How far is Dearborn, MI from Drummond, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Drummond, MI is about 364.6 miles (586.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 37m 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
364.62 mi
07h 18m
Flight
256.96 mi
413.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.96 mi
Kilometers
413.54 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.62 mi
Kilometers
586.8 km
Drive Time
07h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Drummond
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Drummond
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:19 PM to 2:49 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
9:22 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
Maple Valley
MI

Township in Montcalm County, Michigan

From Dearborn
182.2 mi
03h 39m
To Drummond
182.4 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 134: De Tour Village, Drummond Island

    2484 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Huron Shore Drive

    40.7 mi · 1 hr · North Huron Shore Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

    788 ft · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Elizabeth Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Elizabeth Street

  15. 15

    Continue on DeTour ↔ Drummond Island

    1.6 km · 30 min · DeTour ↔ Drummond Island

  16. 16

    Continue on East Channel Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · East Channel Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Townline Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Townline Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Maxton Road

    1922 ft · 1 min · East Maxton Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Wasnich Road

    47 m · 7 sec · South Wasnich Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wasnich Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
248 mi · 68%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi · 16%
North Huron Shore Drive
40.7 mi · 11%
East Channel Road
7.92 mi · 2%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 2%
South Townline Road
1.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left

132 mi · 02h 16m

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
07h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.7 mi
256.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Valley
03h 39m from Dearborn
Leave By
9:22 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Drummond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 364.6 miles (586.8 km) and usually takes 07h 18m 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?

Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.2 miles from Dearborn and 182.4 miles from Drummond.

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

The direct path is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.7 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 $48.53 one way or $97.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Drummond.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley

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

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

BUS

Manton, Michigan

72 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

73 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Tawas City, MI

77 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

89 mi away
119 E. Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Drummond. Straight-line distance: 256.96 mi (413.54 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 Drummond

Township and island in Michigan

Population1,032
Coordinates46.0200200, -83.7311100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Drummond (-83.73111, 46.02002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 587 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.87 gal
48.7 L · about $48.53
Round trip
$97.07
25.74 gal · 97.4 L
Estimated CO2
114.4 kg one way
Round trip: 228.8 kg / 504 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.53 $97.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.74 $109.47
Premium $4.65 $59.90 $119.79
Diesel $5.30 $68.26 $136.52

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 Drummond. The current time is 01:22:19.

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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.