How far is Dearborn, MI from Avoca, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Avoca, MI is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
70.08 mi
01h 35m
Flight
56.74 mi
91.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.74 mi
Kilometers
91.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.08 mi
Kilometers
112.79 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avoca
Sat, Apr 11, 7:24 PM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-11T17:48
Arrive Avoca
Sat, Apr 11, 7:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Milton
MI

Township in Cass County, Michigan

From Dearborn
35 mi
00h 47m
To Avoca
35 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.1 mi · 28 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    16.8 mi · 18 min · Ford Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City

    2013 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 26 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Line Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · County Line Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Muttonville Lane

    48 m · 9 sec · Muttonville Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    131 m · 13 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Burnell Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Burnell Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Kinney Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Kinney Road

    2911 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Emmett Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Emmett Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Metcalf Road

    1 km · 56 sec · Metcalf Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Beard Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Beard Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Avoca Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avoca Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avoca Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
21.1 mi · 30%
Ford Freeway
16.8 mi · 24%
Memphis Ridge Road
5.49 mi · 8%
County Line Road
5.29 mi · 8%
Emmett Road
5.09 mi · 7%
Kinney Road
4.88 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

21.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 47m from Dearborn
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dearborn and Sunny near Avoca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Dearborn and 35 miles from Avoca.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dearborn and Sunny near Avoca.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milton, 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 Milton.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

34 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

34 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

35 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

39 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Avoca. Straight-line distance: 56.74 mi (91.31 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
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#2 Avoca

Avoca is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0619700, -82.6910400
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Avoca (-82.69104, 43.06197)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.36 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
4.94 gal · 18.72 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.50 $21.01
Premium $4.65 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $5.30 $13.10 $26.20

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Avoca. The current time is 17:48:23.

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.