How far is Dearborn, MI from Freeland, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Freeland, MI is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.98 mi
02h 14m
Flight
95.91 mi
154.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.91 mi
Kilometers
154.35 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.98 mi
Kilometers
193.09 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Freeland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Newark
MI

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

From Dearborn
60 mi
01h 07m
To Freeland
60 mi
01h 07m

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
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

    1287 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Remington Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Williams Street

    2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Midland Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Midland Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Midland Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Washington Road

    21 m · 2 sec · East Washington Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi · 48%
I 75
37.8 mi · 32%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 5%
Midland Road
5.52 mi · 5%
South Main Street
3.48 mi · 3%
Gratiot Road
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

57.6 mi · 01h 02m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
01h 07m from Dearborn
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Freeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Dearborn and 60 miles from Freeland.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

17 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

30 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

33 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Freeland. Straight-line distance: 95.91 mi (154.35 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Freeland

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population3,514
Coordinates43.5250300, -84.1227600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Freeland (-84.12276, 43.52503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.03 L · about $15.95
Round trip
$31.90
8.46 gal · 32.06 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.95 $31.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.99 $35.98
Premium $4.65 $19.69 $39.37
Diesel $5.30 $22.44 $44.87

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 Freeland. The current time is 02:13:23.

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.