How far is Dearborn, MI from Flat Rock, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Flat Rock, MI is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Flat Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Flat Rock.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Schaefer Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn straight onto Schaefer Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Toledo
1936 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Fisher Freeway
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Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dix-Toledo Highway
1693 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Dix-Toledo Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Dix-Toledo Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Telegraph Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Gibraltar Road
139 m · 18 sec · Gibraltar Road
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Turn right onto Seneca Street
7 m · 1 sec · Seneca Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seneca Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Flat Rock.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Fisher Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway
7.73 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Flat Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Flat Rock?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Southgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Dearborn and 9.1 miles from Flat Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Flat Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Southgate
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 Southgate.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Flat Rock. Straight-line distance: 16.68 mi (26.85 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 Flat Rock
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 9,914 |
| Coordinates | 42.0964300, -83.2918700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flat Rock (-83.29187, 42.09643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
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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