How far is Dearborn, MI from Almont, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Almont, MI is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.23 mi
01h 09m
Flight
41.87 mi
67.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.87 mi
Kilometers
67.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.23 mi
Kilometers
85.67 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Almont
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-19T06:16
Arrive Almont
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sterling Heights
MI

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

From Dearborn
26.6 mi
00h 34m
To Almont
26.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W
Destination
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Almont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Almont.

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    3091 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    1488 ft · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    92 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    14 mi · 15 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    23.8 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Saint Clair Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Saint Clair Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Saint Clair Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Almont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 53 North
23.8 mi · 45%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14 mi · 26%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 10%
Metropolitan Parkway
3.25 mi · 6%
Van Dyke Avenue
2.25 mi · 4%
East Big Beaver Road
2.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

M 53 North

Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

23.8 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling Heights
00h 34m from Dearborn
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dearborn and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Almont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Almont?

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Sterling Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Dearborn and 26.6 miles from Almont.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dearborn and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Almont.

Stop Ideas Near Sterling Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sterling Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling Heights.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

14 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

14 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

14 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

22 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Almont. Straight-line distance: 41.87 mi (67.39 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Almont

#2 Almont

City in Morton County, North Dakota

Population2,815
Coordinates42.9205800, -83.0449300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Almont (-83.04493, 42.92058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.00 $15.99
Premium $4.65 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $5.30 $9.97 $19.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Almont. The current time is 06:16:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.