How far is Dearborn, MI from Fennville, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Fennville, MI is about 167.1 miles (269 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
167.17 mi
03h 16m
Flight
150.29 mi
241.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.29 mi
Kilometers
241.87 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.17 mi
Kilometers
269.03 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fennville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive Fennville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:26 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

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
Parma
MI

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

From Dearborn
83.4 mi
01h 38m
To Fennville
83.8 mi
01h 38m

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
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

    1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hamblin Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  16. 16

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  17. 17

    Continue on East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 37 sec · East D Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  22. 22

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street

  25. 25

    Continue on M-89

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89

  26. 26

    Continue on East Allegan Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Allegan Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Marshall Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Canal Street

    35 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto North Canal Street

    50 m · 2 sec · North Canal Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    563 ft · 15 sec · North Cedar Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Cutler Street

    879 ft · 11 sec · Cutler Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 124th Avenue

    8.1 mi · 11 min · 124th Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on East Main Street

    2006 ft · 54 sec · East Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Sherman Street

    41 m · 5 sec · Sherman Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sherman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
104 mi · 62%
Lincoln Road
13.4 mi · 8%
M 89
9.01 mi · 5%
124th Avenue
8.09 mi · 5%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
4.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Detroit Industrial Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

87.3 mi · 01h 34m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
150.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parma
01h 38m from Dearborn
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.1 miles (269 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.4 miles from Dearborn and 83.8 miles from Fennville.

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

The direct path is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parma

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

13 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

16 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

49 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Fennville. Straight-line distance: 150.29 mi (241.87 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Fennville

#2 Fennville

City in Allegan County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,434
Coordinates42.5939200, -86.1017000
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Fennville (-86.1017, 42.59392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.33 L · about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.8 gal · 44.66 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.65 $27.46 $54.92
Diesel $5.30 $31.29 $62.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Fennville. The current time is 23:38:53.

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.