How far is Dearborn, MI from Bingham, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Bingham, MI is about 270.7 miles (435.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.2 miles (347.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bay County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Bingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Bingham.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
3091 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
1488 ft · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
92 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
27.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
24.4 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street
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Turn left onto West Mile Road Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · West Mile Road Northwest
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Continue on M-72 West
7.7 mi · 11 min · M-72 West
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Continue on East M 72
7.2 mi · 10 min · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72
36 m · 2 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
2312 ft · 46 sec · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East M 72
27 m · 4 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
1.2 km · 1 min · East M 72
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Turn left onto US 31 North
3.8 mi · 6 min · US 31 North
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Continue on Munson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Munson Avenue
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Turn left onto East Eighth Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Eighth Street
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Turn right onto South Union Street
2323 ft · 57 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto West Grandview Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Grandview Parkway
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Continue on South West Bay Shore Drive
7.7 mi · 12 min · South West Bay Shore Drive
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Turn left onto East Bingham Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Bingham Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bingham Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Bingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75
Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Bingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Bingham?
The road trip is about 270.7 miles (435.7 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Pinconning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Dearborn and 135.5 miles from Bingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.2 miles (347.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 6:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.01 one way or $72.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Bingham.
Stop Ideas Near Pinconning
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 Pinconning.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
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Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Bingham. Straight-line distance: 216.19 mi (347.93 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 Bingham
Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
| Population | 2,960 |
| Coordinates | 44.8758300, -85.6742500 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bingham (-85.67425, 44.87583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $36.01 | $72.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.62 | $81.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.45 | $88.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.65 | $101.31 |
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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