How far is Dearborn, MI from Paradise, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Paradise, MI is about 361.1 miles (581.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Paradise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Paradise.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
3091 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
1488 ft · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
92 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 123: Newberry
2066 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Tahquamenon Trail
22.4 mi · 26 min · Tahquamenon Trail
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Continue on Front Street
124 m · 9 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto South Deerfoot Road
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Deerfoot Road
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Continue straight
24 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Paradise.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left
125 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Partly Sunny near Paradise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Paradise?
The road trip is about 361.1 miles (581.1 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.5 miles from Dearborn and 180.6 miles from Paradise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.04 one way or $96.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dearborn and Partly Sunny near Paradise.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley
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 Maple Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Paradise. Straight-line distance: 311.27 mi (500.94 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 Paradise
Unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 5,176 |
| Coordinates | 46.6275200, -85.0375900 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise (-85.03759, 46.62752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 581 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $48.04 | $96.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.18 | $108.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.29 | $118.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.57 | $135.15 |
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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