How far is Dearborn, MI from Bedford, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Bedford, MI is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
118.47 mi
02h 14m
Flight
105.09 mi
169.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.09 mi
Kilometers
169.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.47 mi
Kilometers
190.66 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Grass Lake
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Dearborn
59.1 mi
01h 07m
To Bedford
59.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

    1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hamblin Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Michigan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bedford Road North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bedford Road North

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 37

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hutchinson Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Hutchinson Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hutchinson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
104 mi · 88%
East Michigan Avenue
4.83 mi · 4%
State Highway 37
2.88 mi · 2%
West Michigan Avenue
2.52 mi · 2%
Schaefer Road
1.69 mi · 1%
East Hamblin Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Detroit Industrial Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

87.3 mi · 01h 34m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Lake
01h 07m from Dearborn
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dearborn and Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Dearborn and 59.3 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

15 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 105.09 mi (169.12 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Bedford

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population32,199
Coordinates42.3953200, -85.2322200
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Bedford (-85.23222, 42.39532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.78 $35.56
Premium $4.65 $19.45 $38.91
Diesel $5.30 $22.17 $44.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Bedford. The current time is 22:41:14.

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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.