How far is Dearborn, MI from Luna Pier, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Luna Pier, MI is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
41.37 mi
00h 50m
Flight
38.13 mi
61.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.13 mi
Kilometers
61.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.37 mi
Kilometers
66.58 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luna Pier
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Luna Pier
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
South Rockwood
MI

City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America

From Dearborn
20.7 mi
00h 25m
To Luna Pier
20.7 mi
00h 25m

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
5 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Luna Pier.

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Schaefer Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Toledo

    1936 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Fisher Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    28.8 mi · 31 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Luna Pier

    2420 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Luna Pier Road

    2758 ft · 1 min · Luna Pier Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lakewood Avenue

    839 ft · 42 sec · Lakewood Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    38 m · 6 sec · 7th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
29.3 mi · 71%
Fisher Freeway
7.73 mi · 19%
Schaefer Road
1.78 mi · 4%
Schaefer Highway
1.51 mi · 4%
Luna Pier Road
0.52 mi · 1%
I 75 South
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Detroit-Toledo Expressway

Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

28.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Rockwood
00h 25m from Dearborn
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Luna Pier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Luna Pier?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

South Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Dearborn and 20.7 miles from Luna Pier.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Rockwood

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

27 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

28 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

37 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

47 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Luna Pier. Straight-line distance: 38.13 mi (61.36 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Luna Pier

#2 Luna Pier

City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,393
Coordinates41.8069900, -83.4424300
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Luna Pier (-83.44243, 41.80699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.01
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.51 $11.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.65 $6.79 $13.59
Diesel $5.30 $7.74 $15.49

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 Luna Pier. The current time is 00:06:50.

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.