How far is Dearborn, MI from Laketon, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Laketon, MI is about 375.9 miles (605 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 305.5 miles (491.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
375.94 mi
06h 44m
Flight
305.45 mi
491.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305.45 mi
Kilometers
491.58 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
375.94 mi
Kilometers
605.02 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laketon
Thu, Apr 16, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 16, 5:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-16T03:42
Arrive Laketon
Thu, Apr 16, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:45 PM to 2:15 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Prudenville
MI

Census designated place

From Dearborn
187.9 mi
03h 22m
To Laketon
188 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 123: Newberry

    2066 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Tahquamenon Trail

    22.4 mi · 26 min · Tahquamenon Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Front Street

    124 m · 9 sec · Front Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Deerfoot Road

    11 mi · 13 min · South Deerfoot Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Laketon Road

    2082 ft · 2 min · Laketon Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Laketon Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
240 mi · 64%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi · 15%
Tahquamenon Trail
22.4 mi · 6%
South Deerfoot Road
11 mi · 3%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 1%
Michigan Avenue
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left

125 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.4 mi
305.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prudenville
03h 22m from Dearborn
Leave By
10:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dearborn and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Laketon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 375.9 miles (605 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Prudenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.9 miles from Dearborn and 188 miles from Laketon.

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

The direct path is about 305.5 miles (491.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.04 one way or $100.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dearborn and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Laketon.

Stop Ideas Near Prudenville

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

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

BUS

Manton, Michigan

59 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
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Cadillac, Michigan

60 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
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Kingsley, Michigan

77 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

83 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Laketon. Straight-line distance: 305.45 mi (491.58 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 Laketon

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

Population7,656
Coordinates46.3427700, -85.7484600
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Laketon (-85.74846, 46.34277)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 605 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.27 gal
50.22 L · about $50.04
Round trip
$100.08
26.54 gal · 100.44 L
Estimated CO2
117.9 kg one way
Round trip: 235.9 kg / 520 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $50.04 $100.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.44 $112.87
Premium $4.65 $61.76 $123.52
Diesel $5.30 $70.38 $140.77

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Laketon. The current time is 03:42:40.

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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.