How far is Dearborn, MI from Plainfield, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Plainfield, MI is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Plainfield.
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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
29 mi · 31 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Road, Old US-12
1704 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto East Old US Highway 12
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Old US Highway 12
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Stockbridge Chelsea Road
2744 ft · 54 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Werkner Road
4 m · 1 sec · Werkner Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Werkner Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Werkner Road
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Continue on Werkner Road
154 m · 8 sec · Werkner Road
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Continue on Island Lake Road
1311 ft · 20 sec · Island Lake Road
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Continue on Island Lake Road
132 m · 7 sec · Island Lake Road
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Continue on Stofer Road
1 mi · 1 min · Stofer Road
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Continue on Hadley Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Hadley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kaiser Road
99 m · 11 sec · Kaiser Road
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Turn right onto Unadilla Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Unadilla Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Doyle Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Doyle Road
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Turn slight right onto Unadilla Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Unadilla Road
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Continue on Church Street
1891 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 60 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Gregory Road
1.6 km · 1 min · South Gregory Road
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Turn straight onto Spears/Gregory Cutoff
91 m · 5 sec · Spears/Gregory Cutoff
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Continue on Spears Road
551 ft · 9 sec · Spears Road
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Turn slight right onto Plainfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn right onto Bradley Road
136 m · 17 sec · Bradley Road
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Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Plainfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plainfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Plainfield.
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
29 mi · 00h 31m
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 Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Ann Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Dearborn and 33.4 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Ann Arbor
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 Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 49.01 mi (78.88 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 Plainfield
Charter township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 3,719 |
| Coordinates | 42.4969800, -84.1074600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-84.10746, 42.49698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.46 | $24.93 |
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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