How far is Dearborn, MI from Medina, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Medina, MI is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
80.62 mi
01h 53m
Flight
66.13 mi
106.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.13 mi
Kilometers
106.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.62 mi
Kilometers
129.75 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medina
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 10:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-23T06:53
Arrive Medina
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Benton
MI

Charter township in Berrien County, Michigan

From Dearborn
40.3 mi
00h 56m
To Medina
40.4 mi
00h 56m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10 mi · 11 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Saline

    2046 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Michigan Avenue

    21.9 mi · 34 min · West Michigan Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 52

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  10. 10

    Continue on North Adrian Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 52

    2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Beecher Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Beecher Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Beecher Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Beecher Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Highway 34

    1534 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 34

  16. 16

    Continue on Benner Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Benner Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Carleton Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · West Carleton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Morey Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Morey Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Medina Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Medina Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Medina Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
26.5 mi · 33%
West Michigan Avenue
21.9 mi · 27%
North Adrian Highway
6.73 mi · 8%
West Beecher Road
4.92 mi · 6%
State Highway 52
4.79 mi · 6%
West Carleton Road
4.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Michigan Avenue

Merge slight left onto West Michigan Avenue

21.9 mi · 00h 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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 56m from Dearborn
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Medina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Dearborn and 40.4 miles from Medina.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

20 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

46 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

55 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

58 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Medina. Straight-line distance: 66.13 mi (106.43 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 Medina

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population1,095
Coordinates41.8081000, -84.2638400
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Medina (-84.26384, 41.8081)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.77 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.7 gal · 21.54 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.12 $24.24
Premium $4.65 $13.26 $26.53
Diesel $5.30 $15.12 $30.23

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 Medina. The current time is 06:53:55.

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.