How far is Dearborn, MI from Martin, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Martin, MI is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.53 mi
02h 50m
Flight
126.6 mi
203.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.6 mi
Kilometers
203.74 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.53 mi
Kilometers
234.21 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martin
Mon, Nov 2, 2:52 AM EST
Return by in Dearborn
Mon, Nov 2, 5:42 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-11-02T00:01
Arrive Martin
Mon, Nov 2, 2:52 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
9:30 PM EST
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
Jackson
MI

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

From Dearborn
72.6 mi
01h 25m
To Martin
72.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
66°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

    1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hamblin Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  16. 16

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  17. 17

    Continue on East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 37 sec · East D Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  22. 22

    Continue on Jackson Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jackson Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 6th Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 106th Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · 106th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · 10th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    1880 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
104 mi · 71%
M 89
9.01 mi · 6%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
4.83 mi · 3%
10th Street
4.65 mi · 3%
Jackson Road
3.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 25m from Dearborn
Leave By
12:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Martin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Dearborn and 72.9 miles from Martin.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 12:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.52 one way or $47.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dearborn and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Martin.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

29 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

54 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Martin. Straight-line distance: 126.6 mi (203.74 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Martin

#2 Martin

Village in Michigan, USA

Population408
Coordinates42.5369800, -85.6416800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Martin (-85.64168, 42.53698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.44 L · about $23.52
Round trip
$47.03
10.28 gal · 38.88 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.58 $23.52 $47.03
Mid-grade $5.22 $26.81 $53.61
Premium $5.82 $29.91 $59.82
Diesel $6.69 $34.37 $68.73

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 · Nov 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Martin. The current time is 00:01:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.