How far is Dearborn, MI from Comins, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Comins, MI is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.1 miles (285 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.84 mi
03h 59m
Flight
177.1 mi
285.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.1 mi
Kilometers
285.01 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.84 mi
Kilometers
332.88 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Comins
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Sat, Apr 18, 2:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-18T06:22
Arrive Comins
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Dearborn
103.4 mi
01h 59m
To Comins
103.4 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.6 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 33: Alger, Rose City

    2088 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Alger Road

    1 km · 57 sec · West Alger Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Brock Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brock Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South M-33

    17.6 mi · 24 min · South M-33

  14. 14

    Continue on South Bennett Street

    2593 ft · 1 min · South Bennett Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Williams Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · North Williams Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Mio Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · North Mio Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Mount Tom Road

    9.4 mi · 13 min · South Mount Tom Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Morenci Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Morenci Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Mount Tom Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · South Mount Tom Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Abbe Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · North Abbe Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Abbe Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
91 mi · 44%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi · 28%
South Mount Tom Road
17.6 mi · 9%
South M-33
17.6 mi · 9%
North Mio Road
5.69 mi · 3%
North Abbe Road
5.58 mi · 3%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
177.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 59m from Dearborn
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dearborn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Comins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.4 miles from Dearborn and 103.4 miles from Comins.

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

The direct path is about 177.1 miles (285 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dearborn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Comins.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Buena Vista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 11.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Comins. Straight-line distance: 177.1 mi (285.01 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 Comins

Township in Oscoda County, Michigan

Population1,866
Coordinates44.8058400, -84.0513900
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Comins (-84.05139, 44.80584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.63 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
14.6 gal · 55.26 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.05 $62.09
Premium $4.65 $33.97 $67.95
Diesel $5.30 $38.72 $77.44

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Comins. The current time is 06:22:06.

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.