How far is Dearborn, MI from Palmyra, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Palmyra, MI is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.49 mi
01h 29m
Flight
50.37 mi
81.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.37 mi
Kilometers
81.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.49 mi
Kilometers
108.62 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmyra
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive Palmyra
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Monroe
MI

City in and county seat of Monroe County, Michigan, United States

From Dearborn
33.7 mi
00h 44m
To Palmyra
33.7 mi
00h 44m

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
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Schaefer Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Toledo

    1936 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Fisher Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    28.8 mi · 31 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Luna Pier

    2420 ft · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Luna Pier Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Luna Pier Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lakeside Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lakeside Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Samaria Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · East Samaria Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Secor Road

    2648 ft · 1 min · Secor Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Saint Anthony Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Saint Anthony Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    82 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    724 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    79 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    14 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    41 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
28.8 mi · 43%
Saint Anthony Road
17.3 mi · 26%
Fisher Freeway
7.73 mi · 11%
East Samaria Road
5.52 mi · 8%
Luna Pier Road
1.82 mi · 3%
Schaefer Road
1.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Detroit-Toledo Expressway

Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

28.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
50.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 44m from Dearborn
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Palmyra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Dearborn and 33.7 miles from Palmyra.

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

The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.97 one way or $17.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

33 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

45 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

47 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

50 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 50.37 mi (81.07 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Palmyra

Civil township of Lenawee County of Michigan, USA

Population1,980
Coordinates41.8597700, -83.9357800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Palmyra (-83.93578, 41.85977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.02 L · about $8.97
Round trip
$17.95
4.76 gal · 18.04 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.97 $17.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.65 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $5.30 $12.62 $25.25

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 Palmyra. The current time is 04:54:42.

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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.