How far is Dearborn, MI from Bloomfield Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Bloomfield Hills, MI is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.74 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.4 mi
29.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.4 mi
Kilometers
29.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.74 mi
Kilometers
38.2 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 6:50 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Sat, Apr 11, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-11T06:13
Arrive Bloomfield Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 6:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Southfield
MI

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

From Dearborn
11.9 mi
00h 18m
To Bloomfield Hills
11.9 mi
00h 18m

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
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Bloomfield Hills.

  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

    3.5 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Telegraph Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Telegraph Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Long Lake Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Long Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    17 m · 1 sec · Woodward Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodward Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southfield Freeway
8.52 mi · 36%
Telegraph Road
6.09 mi · 26%
John C Lodge Freeway
3.47 mi · 15%
Ford Road
1.98 mi · 8%
Long Lake Road
1.83 mi · 8%
Schaefer Road
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southfield Freeway

Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

8.52 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southfield
00h 18m from Dearborn
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dearborn and Sunny near Bloomfield Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Bloomfield Hills?

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Southfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Dearborn and 11.9 miles from Bloomfield Hills.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dearborn and Sunny near Bloomfield Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Southfield

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

6 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

8 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

8 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

17 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Bloomfield Hills. Straight-line distance: 18.4 mi (29.61 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Bloomfield Hills

#2 Bloomfield Hills

City in Michigan

Population3,988
Coordinates42.5836400, -83.2454900
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Bloomfield Hills (-83.24549, 42.58364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.17 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.68 gal · 6.34 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.57 $7.15
Premium $4.65 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $5.30 $4.46 $8.91

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 Bloomfield Hills. The current time is 06:13:42.

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.