How far is Dearborn, MI from Pinckney, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Pinckney, MI is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 11m.
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.
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Pinckney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Pinckney.
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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
24 mi · 26 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Baker Road, Dexter
1903 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Baker Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Baker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baker Road
22 m · 2 sec · Baker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Baker Road
158 m · 10 sec · Baker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baker Road
20 m · 2 sec · Baker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Baker Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Baker Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1451 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Island Lake Road
1687 ft · 41 sec · Island Lake Road
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Turn right onto Dexter Pinckney Road
8.8 mi · 16 min · Dexter Pinckney Road
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Continue on South Dexter Street
1315 ft · 39 sec · South Dexter Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
3063 ft · 54 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
15 m · 4 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 Pinckney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
24 mi · 00h 26m
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 Pinckney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Pinckney?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Dearborn and 27.9 miles from Pinckney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Pinckney.
Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti
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 Ypsilanti.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Pinckney. Straight-line distance: 40.46 mi (65.12 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 Pinckney
City in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,425 |
| Coordinates | 42.4570000, -83.9479100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinckney (-83.94791, 42.457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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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