How far is Dearborn, MI from Comstock Park, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Comstock Park, MI is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.67 mi
03h 00m
Flight
135.99 mi
218.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.99 mi
Kilometers
218.85 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.67 mi
Kilometers
256.96 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Comstock Park
Wed, May 13, 12:49 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Wed, May 13, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-05-12T21:49
Arrive Comstock Park
Wed, May 13, 12:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Okemos
MI

Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan

From Dearborn
79.7 mi
01h 30m
To Comstock Park
80 mi
01h 30m

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
67°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Comstock Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 7 sec · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Schaefer Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ford Road

    159 m · 11 sec · Ford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ford Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Ford Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1987 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North M 39 Service Drive

    107 m · 8 sec · North M 39 Service Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward M 39 North

    146 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Southfield Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on M 10 North: Lansing

    2572 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big Rapids

    1399 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward West River Drive

    1593 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West River Drive Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · West River Drive Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lamoreaux Drive Northeast

    2091 ft · 47 sec · Lamoreaux Drive Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bud Drive Northeast

    13 m · 2 sec · Bud Drive Northeast

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bud Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
81 mi · 51%
I 96 West
59.3 mi · 37%
Southfield Freeway
8.52 mi · 5%
John C Lodge Freeway
3.85 mi · 2%
Ford Road
1.98 mi · 1%
US 131 North
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okemos
01h 30m from Dearborn
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Dearborn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Comstock Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Comstock Park?

The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Okemos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Dearborn and 80 miles from Comstock Park.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Dearborn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Comstock Park.

Stop Ideas Near Okemos

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

5 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

42 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

53 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Comstock Park. Straight-line distance: 135.99 mi (218.85 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Comstock Park

#2 Comstock Park

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population10,088
Coordinates43.0386400, -85.6700300
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Comstock Park (-85.67003, 43.03864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.33 L · about $21.23
Round trip
$42.46
11.26 gal · 42.66 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.23 $42.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.94 $47.89
Premium $4.65 $26.20 $52.40
Diesel $5.30 $29.86 $59.72

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Comstock Park. The current time is 21:49:26.

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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.