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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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.
Charter township in Berrien County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
10 mi · 11 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Saline
2046 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Michigan Avenue
21.9 mi · 34 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 52
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on North Adrian Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway
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Continue on State Highway 52
2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Beecher Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Beecher Street
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Continue on West Beecher Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Beecher Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 34
1534 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 34
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Continue on Benner Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Benner Highway
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Continue on West Carleton Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · West Carleton Road
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Turn left onto Morey Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Morey Highway
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Turn right onto Medina Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Medina Road
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Benton.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Medina. Straight-line distance: 66.13 mi (106.43 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 Medina
Township in Lenawee County, Michigan
| Population | 1,095 |
| Coordinates | 41.8081000, -84.2638400 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medina (-84.26384, 41.8081)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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