How far is Dearborn, MI from Cedar Creek, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Cedar Creek, MI is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 36m.
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.
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Cedar Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Cedar Creek.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Schaefer Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Road
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Take the ramp right
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1784 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Wheatfield Parkway
1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamblin Street
107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street
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Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Bedford Road North
1.2 km · 1 min · Bedford Road North
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Continue on State Highway 37
10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 37
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Turn left onto East Pifer Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Pifer Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Creek Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Cedar Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Cedar Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
87.3 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Dearborn and Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Cedar Creek?
The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Michigan Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Dearborn and 65.7 miles from Cedar Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Dearborn and Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Michigan Center
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 Michigan Center.
Jackson station
Albion station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Cedar Creek. Straight-line distance: 110.57 mi (177.94 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 Cedar Creek
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 1,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.5203100, -85.3275100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Creek (-85.32751, 42.52031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
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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