How far is Dearborn, MI from Lakeview, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Lakeview, MI is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 21m.
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.
The capital of Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
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 · 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
38.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare
51 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Edmore, Saginaw
1068 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Monroe Road
9 mi · 12 min · West Monroe Road
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Continue on Northwest Monroe Road
2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road
9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road
960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
11 mi · 15 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Greenville Road
1542 ft · 42 sec · Greenville Road
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Continue on South Lincoln Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
112 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on North Lincoln Avenue
115 m · 15 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto East North Street
2098 ft · 2 min · East North Street
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Turn left onto Faith Drive
30 m · 7 sec · Faith Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Faith Drive
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.
US 127 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare
51 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Dearborn and Mostly Cloudy 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 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
East Lansing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Dearborn and 84.6 miles from Lakeview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.86 one way or $51.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Dearborn and Mostly Cloudy near Lakeview.
Stop Ideas Near East Lansing
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 East Lansing.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Lakeview. Straight-line distance: 131.58 mi (211.75 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 | 43.4464200, -85.2742000 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeview (-85.2742, 43.44642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.34 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $29.93 | $59.85 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $33.48 | $66.97 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $39.38 | $78.77 |
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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