How far is Dearborn, MI from Lakeview, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Lakeview, MI is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Lakeview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Lakeview.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Schaefer Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Road
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Take the ramp right
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1784 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Wheatfield Parkway
1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on East Columbia Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · East Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto South la Vista Boulevard
19 m · 3 sec · South la Vista Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South la Vista Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Lakeview.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
87.3 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Dearborn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakeview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Lakeview?
The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.1 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Dearborn and 56.7 miles from Lakeview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Dearborn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakeview.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
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 Waterloo.
Jackson station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Lakeview. Straight-line distance: 103.98 mi (167.34 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 Lakeview
Lakeview is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2983800, -85.2111000 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeview (-85.2111, 42.29838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $4.34 | $17.31 | $34.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $20.03 | $40.07 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $22.42 | $44.83 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $26.37 | $52.73 |
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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