How far is Dearborn, MI from Ortonville, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Ortonville, MI is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
53.1 mi
01h 05m
Flight
39.05 mi
62.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.05 mi
Kilometers
62.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.1 mi
Kilometers
85.46 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ortonville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-17T23:01
Arrive Ortonville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Rochester Hills
MI

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

From Dearborn
26.5 mi
00h 32m
To Ortonville
26.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    3091 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    1488 ft · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    92 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    37.5 mi · 40 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 15: Clarkston, Davison

    1903 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ortonville Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Ortonville Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    141 m · 16 sec · Mill Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
37.5 mi · 71%
Ortonville Road
7.16 mi · 13%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 10%
South Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Michigan Avenue
0.59 mi · 1%
I 75 North
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

37.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester Hills
00h 32m from Dearborn
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Ortonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Rochester Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Dearborn and 26.5 miles from Ortonville.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rochester Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rochester Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochester Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

13 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

13 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Ortonville. Straight-line distance: 39.05 mi (62.85 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 Ortonville

Human settlement in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,430
Coordinates42.8522500, -83.4430000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Ortonville (-83.443, 42.85225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.95 $15.91
Premium $4.65 $8.70 $17.41
Diesel $5.30 $9.92 $19.84

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Ortonville. The current time is 23:01:44.

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.