How far is Dearborn, MI from Dimondale, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Dimondale, MI is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Dimondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Dimondale.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
24 m · 7 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto Schaefer Road
2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn right onto Ford Road
159 m · 11 sec · Ford Road
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Continue on Ford Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Ford Road
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Turn slight right
1987 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North M 39 Service Drive
107 m · 8 sec · North M 39 Service Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward M 39 North
146 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Southfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on M 10 North: Lansing
2572 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
2310 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
43.9 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 99: Eaton Rapids
2282 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1501 ft · 31 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Eaton Rapids Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Eaton Rapids Road
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Continue on North Michigan Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Michigan Road
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Turn right onto West Holt Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Holt Highway
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Continue on East Washington Street
1967 ft · 39 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Dimondale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Keep slight left
43.9 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Dimondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Dimondale?
The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Dearborn and 45.5 miles from Dimondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Dimondale.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
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 Brighton.
Ann Arbor station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Durand Union Station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Dimondale. Straight-line distance: 78.29 mi (125.99 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 Dimondale
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 42.6455900, -84.6488700 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dimondale (-84.64887, 42.64559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
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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