How far is Dearborn, MI from Onondaga, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Onondaga, MI is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
87.76 mi
01h 42m
Flight
71.23 mi
114.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.23 mi
Kilometers
114.63 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.76 mi
Kilometers
141.23 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Onondaga
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Onondaga
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Dexter
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Dearborn
43.8 mi
00h 51m
To Onondaga
43.9 mi
00h 51m

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
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.6 mi · 56 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Rives Junction

    1907 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Berry Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Berry Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Rives Eaton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Rives Eaton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Baseline Road

    2111 ft · 42 sec · Baseline Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Hunt Road

    1547 ft · 31 sec · Hunt Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Plank Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Old Plank Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Onondaga Road

    58 m · 10 sec · Onondaga Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    99 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bellevue Road

    55 m · 5 sec · Bellevue Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bellevue Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
69.1 mi · 79%
US-127 NORTH
7.39 mi · 8%
Rives Eaton Road
4.78 mi · 5%
Old Plank Road
2.14 mi · 2%
Schaefer Road
1.69 mi · 2%
West Berry Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Detroit Industrial Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

52.6 mi · 00h 56m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
71.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dexter
00h 51m from Dearborn
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Onondaga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Dearborn and 43.9 miles from Onondaga.

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

The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dexter

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

13 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

43 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

53 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

57 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Onondaga. Straight-line distance: 71.23 mi (114.63 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 Onondaga

Township in Ingham County, Michigan

Population3,247
Coordinates42.4442000, -84.5622000
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Onondaga (-84.5622, 42.4442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.72 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.38
6.2 gal · 23.44 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.69 $23.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.37
Premium $4.65 $14.43 $28.85
Diesel $5.30 $16.44 $32.88

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 Onondaga. The current time is 00:05:17.

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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.