How far is Dearborn, MI from Fowlerville, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Fowlerville, MI is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.82 mi
01h 14m
Flight
51.32 mi
82.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.32 mi
Kilometers
82.59 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.82 mi
Kilometers
97.88 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fowlerville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Fowlerville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wixom
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Dearborn
30.4 mi
00h 37m
To Fowlerville
30.4 mi
00h 37m

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
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 7 sec · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Schaefer Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ford Road

    159 m · 11 sec · Ford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ford Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Ford Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1987 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North M 39 Service Drive

    107 m · 8 sec · North M 39 Service Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward M 39 North

    146 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Southfield Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on M 10 North: Lansing

    2572 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    17.3 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Fowlerville

    943 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Grand Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Grand River Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · East Grand River Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand River Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
43.6 mi · 72%
Southfield Freeway
8.52 mi · 14%
John C Lodge Freeway
3.85 mi · 6%
Ford Road
1.98 mi · 3%
South Grand Avenue
0.88 mi · 1%
Schaefer Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight right

17.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wixom
00h 37m from Dearborn
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Fowlerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Wixom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Dearborn and 30.4 miles from Fowlerville.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wixom

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

28 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

28 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

31 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Fowlerville. Straight-line distance: 51.32 mi (82.59 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Fowlerville

Village located in Livingston County

Population2,902
Coordinates42.6605900, -84.0730100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Fowlerville (-84.07301, 42.66059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.14 $18.29
Premium $4.65 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.30 $11.40 $22.81

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 Fowlerville. The current time is 06:43:51.

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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.