How far is Dearborn, MI from Hart, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Hart, MI is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (300.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Hart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Hart.
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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
36.9 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Muskegon, Ludington
2543 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mears, Hart
2199 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto West Polk Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Polk Road
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Turn left onto South State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Hart.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Hart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Hart?
The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Dearborn and 115 miles from Hart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187 miles (300.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.55 one way or $61.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Hart.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
East Lansing station
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Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Hart. Straight-line distance: 187 mi (300.95 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 Hart
City in Michigan
| Population | 1,879 |
| Coordinates | 43.6983400, -86.3639700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hart (-86.36397, 43.69834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.55 | $61.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.45 | $68.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.70 | $75.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.96 | $85.92 |
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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