How far is Dearborn, MI from Juniata, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Juniata, MI is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
88.91 mi
02h 05m
Flight
72.46 mi
116.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.46 mi
Kilometers
116.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.91 mi
Kilometers
143.09 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Juniata
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Juniata
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Oxford
MI

Town in Michigan, United States

From Dearborn
44.4 mi
01h 02m
To Juniata
44.4 mi
01h 02m

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
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.9 mi · 30 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 24 North: Lapeer

    2084 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Lapeer Road

    9 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Lapeer Road

    14.9 mi · 21 min · North Lapeer Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Lapeer Road

    18 mi · 27 min · North Lapeer Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Ohmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ohmer Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mayville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mayville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    775 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Saginaw Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · West Saginaw Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Washburn Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Washburn Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washburn Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lapeer Road
32.9 mi · 37%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
27.9 mi · 31%
South Lapeer Road
9 mi · 10%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 6%
West Saginaw Road
5.13 mi · 6%
South Main Street
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

27.9 mi · 00h 30m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 02m from Dearborn
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Juniata.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Dearborn and 44.4 miles from Juniata.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oxford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.6 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oxford.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

21 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Lapeer station

25 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

32 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Juniata. Straight-line distance: 72.46 mi (116.61 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
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#2 Juniata

Township in Tuscola County, Michigan

Population1,480
Coordinates43.3497500, -83.4621800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Juniata (-83.46218, 43.34975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.88 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.68
6.28 gal · 23.76 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.84 $23.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.35 $26.71
Premium $4.65 $14.61 $29.23
Diesel $5.30 $16.65 $33.31

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 Juniata. The current time is 04:53:48.

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.