How far is Dearborn, MI from Beechwood, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Beechwood, MI is about 178.3 miles (287 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.32 mi
03h 23m
Flight
153.64 mi
247.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.64 mi
Kilometers
247.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.32 mi
Kilometers
286.98 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beechwood
Sat, Apr 11, 2:03 PM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Sat, Apr 11, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-11T10:39
Arrive Beechwood
Sat, Apr 11, 2:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dimondale
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Dearborn
89 mi
01h 41m
To Beechwood
89.4 mi
01h 41m

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
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 7 sec · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Schaefer Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ford Road

    159 m · 11 sec · Ford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ford Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Ford Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1987 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North M 39 Service Drive

    107 m · 8 sec · North M 39 Service Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward M 39 North

    146 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Southfield Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on M 10 North: Lansing

    2572 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    44.5 mi · 48 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 196 West: Holland

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 196: Zeeland, Holland

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    81 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Byron Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Byron Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 112th Avenue

    154 m · 20 sec · 112th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Lakewood Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Lakewood Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Howard Avenue

    761 ft · 19 sec · Howard Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Douglas Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Douglas Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
81 mi · 45%
I 96 West
44.5 mi · 25%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.3 mi · 10%
Southfield Freeway
8.52 mi · 5%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
8.22 mi · 5%
Byron Road
3.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
153.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
01h 41m from Dearborn
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dearborn and Sunny near Beechwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (287 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Dearborn and 89.4 miles from Beechwood.

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

The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Beechwood. Straight-line distance: 153.64 mi (247.26 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Beechwood

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population3,015
Coordinates42.7969700, -86.1258800
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Beechwood (-86.12588, 42.79697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.82 L · about $23.72
Round trip
$47.44
12.58 gal · 47.64 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.72 $47.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $4.65 $29.27 $58.55
Diesel $5.30 $33.36 $66.72

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 Beechwood. The current time is 10:39:38.

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.