How far is Dearborn, MI from Fruitport, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Fruitport, MI is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Fruitport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Fruitport.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
24 m · 7 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto Schaefer Road
2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn right onto Ford Road
159 m · 11 sec · Ford Road
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Continue on Ford Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Ford Road
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Turn slight right
1987 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North M 39 Service Drive
107 m · 8 sec · North M 39 Service Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward M 39 North
146 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Southfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on M 10 North: Lansing
2572 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
2310 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
33.4 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Airline Road, Fruitport
1164 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Farr Road
636 ft · 20 sec · Farr Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Airline Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Airline Road
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Turn left onto East Pontaluna Road
33 m · 5 sec · East Pontaluna Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pontaluna Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Fruitport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dearborn and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fruitport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Fruitport?
The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Dearborn and 92.8 miles from Fruitport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dearborn and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fruitport.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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 Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Fruitport. Straight-line distance: 161.18 mi (259.4 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 Fruitport
City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,165 |
| Coordinates | 43.1319600, -86.1547800 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruitport (-86.15478, 43.13196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.81 | $55.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.44 | $60.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.69 | $69.38 |
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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