How far is Dearborn, MI from Chassell, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Chassell, MI is about 549.6 miles (884.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 417.9 miles (672.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
549.63 mi
10h 27m
Flight
417.87 mi
672.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
417.87 mi
Kilometers
672.49 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
549.63 mi
Kilometers
884.55 km
Drive Time
10h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chassell
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Chassell
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
10h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:27 PM to 5:57 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Aloha
MI

Township in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States

From Dearborn
274.5 mi
05h 13m
To Chassell
275.1 mi
05h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  13. 13

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  14. 14

    Continue on US-2 West

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

  15. 15

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  17. 17

    Continue on Cedar Street

    836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising

    59 m · 11 sec · East Munising

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Munising

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising

  20. 20

    Continue on M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  21. 21

    Continue on Cherry Creek Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 480

    12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480

  23. 23

    Continue on Rail Street

    1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Division Street

    153 m · 11 sec · Division Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue

    2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto US Highway 41

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    25 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    1.4 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Memorial Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
233 mi · 42%
US Highway 41
80.2 mi · 15%
M-28
70.9 mi · 13%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 11%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi · 10%
County Road 480
12.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left

118 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+131.7 mi
417.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aloha
05h 13m from Dearborn
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dearborn and Sunny near Chassell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 549.6 miles (884.5 km) and usually takes 10h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Aloha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 274.5 miles from Dearborn and 275.1 miles from Chassell.

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

The direct path is about 417.9 miles (672.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.16 one way or $146.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dearborn and Sunny near Chassell.

Stop Ideas Near Aloha

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

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

BUS

Cheboygan, MI

13 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

25 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

Alanson, MI

27 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

35 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Chassell. Straight-line distance: 417.87 mi (672.49 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chassell

Township in Houghton County, Michigan

Population1,725
Coordinates47.0282600, -88.5251200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Chassell (-88.52512, 47.02826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 885 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.4 gal
73.42 L · about $73.16
Round trip
$146.31
38.8 gal · 146.84 L
Estimated CO2
172.4 kg one way
Round trip: 344.8 kg / 760 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $73.16 $146.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $82.51 $165.02
Premium $4.65 $90.29 $180.58
Diesel $5.30 $102.90 $205.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Chassell. The current time is 23:22:53.

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.