How far is Dearborn, MI from Almena, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Almena, MI is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Almena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Almena.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Schaefer Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Road
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Take the ramp right
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1784 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
125.3 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mattawan
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on County Road 652
2575 ft · 1 min · County Road 652
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Turn left onto Red Arrow Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Red Arrow Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 652
2.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 652
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 375
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 375
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Turn right onto County Road 653
6 m · 1 sec · County Road 653
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 653
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Almena.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
125 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Dearborn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Almena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Almena?
The road trip is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Dearborn and 74.9 miles from Almena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Dearborn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Almena.
Stop Ideas Near Sandstone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandstone.
Jackson station
Albion station
East Lansing station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Almena. Straight-line distance: 135.44 mi (217.97 km).
#1 Dearborn
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,367 |
| Coordinates | 42.3222600, -83.1763100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Almena
Township in Van Buren County, Michigan
| Population | 5,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.2647600, -85.8252900 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Almena (-85.82529, 42.26476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.46 | $44.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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