How far is Dearborn, MI from Ellington, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Ellington, MI is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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.
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Ellington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Ellington.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
3091 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
1488 ft · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
92 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
27.9 mi · 30 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1159 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 24 North: Lapeer
2084 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lapeer Road
9 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
14.9 mi · 21 min · North Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
18 mi · 27 min · North Lapeer Road
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Continue on Ohmer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ohmer Road
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Continue on Mayville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Mayville Road
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Continue on East Main Street
775 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Ohmer Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Ohmer Road
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Continue on Mertz Road
9.7 mi · 14 min · Mertz Road
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Continue on Ellington Street
2434 ft · 43 sec · Ellington Street
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Turn right onto East Caro Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · East Caro Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Caro Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Ellington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
27.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dearborn and Rain Showers Likely near Ellington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Ellington?
The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Thomas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Dearborn and 50.2 miles from Ellington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dearborn and Rain Showers Likely near Ellington.
Stop Ideas Near Thomas
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 Thomas.
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flint station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Ellington. Straight-line distance: 85.41 mi (137.46 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 Ellington
Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
| Population | 1,261 |
| Coordinates | 43.5539100, -83.3213400 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellington (-83.32134, 43.55391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.39 | $26.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.83 | $37.66 |
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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