How far is Dearborn, MI from Carrollton, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Carrollton, MI is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
109.59 mi
02h 05m
Flight
87.3 mi
140.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.3 mi
Kilometers
140.5 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.59 mi
Kilometers
176.37 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Tue, May 12, 9:33 PM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Tue, May 12, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-05-12T19:27
Arrive Carrollton
Tue, May 12, 9:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Holly
MI

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

From Dearborn
54.8 mi
01h 02m
To Carrollton
54.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    3091 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    1488 ft · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    92 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    38.5 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Downtown Saginaw

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 58

    2628 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Davenport Avenue

    76 m · 6 sec · Davenport Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue

    1197 ft · 24 sec · North Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Michigan Avenue

    1052 ft · 31 sec · North Michigan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Weiss Street

    1351 ft · 40 sec · Weiss Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carrollton Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mapleridge Road

    988 ft · 45 sec · Mapleridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi · 53%
I 75
38.5 mi · 35%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 5%
I 675 North
3.58 mi · 3%
Carrollton Road
1.19 mi · 1%
Michigan Avenue
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

57.6 mi · 01h 02m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly
01h 02m from Dearborn
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Dearborn and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Dearborn and 54.8 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Dearborn and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Holly

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

25 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

32 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

33 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Lapeer station

39 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 87.3 mi (140.5 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Carrollton

Township of Michigan, United States

Population5,606
Coordinates43.4586400, -83.9302500
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Carrollton (-83.93025, 43.45864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.64 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.19
7.74 gal · 29.28 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.59 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.46 $32.92
Premium $4.65 $18.01 $36.02
Diesel $5.30 $20.53 $41.05

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Carrollton. The current time is 19:27:47.

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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.