How far is Dearborn, MI from Carlton, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Carlton, MI is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ingham 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 Carlton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Carlton.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
24 m · 7 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto Schaefer Road
2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn right onto Ford Road
159 m · 11 sec · Ford Road
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Continue on Ford Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Ford Road
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Turn slight right
1987 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North M 39 Service Drive
107 m · 8 sec · North M 39 Service Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward M 39 North
146 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Southfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on M 10 North: Lansing
2572 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
2310 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
38.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Creyts Road North
2143 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto South Creyts Road
1647 ft · 45 sec · South Creyts Road
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Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Highway
3 mi · 5 min · West Saint Joseph Highway
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Turn left onto Nixon Road
1 mi · 1 min · Nixon Road
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Turn right onto East Mount Hope Highway
19 mi · 26 min · East Mount Hope Highway
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Continue on East Barnum Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Barnum Road
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Turn right onto Velte Road
1 mi · 1 min · Velte Road
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Turn left onto East Carlton Center Road
2690 ft · 42 sec · East Carlton Center Road
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on East Carlton Center Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Carlton Center Road
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Continue on East M-43 Highway
3 mi · 4 min · East M-43 Highway
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Turn right onto Usborne Road
21 m · 1 sec · Usborne Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Usborne Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Carlton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Keep slight left
38.9 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Carlton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Carlton?
The road trip is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Webberville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Dearborn and 62.8 miles from Carlton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Carlton.
Stop Ideas Near Webberville
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 Webberville.
East Lansing station
Durand Union Station
Owosso, MI
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Carlton. Straight-line distance: 109.29 mi (175.89 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 Carlton
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 2,459 |
| Coordinates | 42.7267000, -85.2514000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlton (-85.2514, 42.7267)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.44 | $46.89 |
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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