How far is Dearborn, MI from Sault Ste. Marie, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MI is about 349.6 miles (562.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294 miles (473.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.
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.
Human settlement in Roscommon County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Sault Ste. Marie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Sault Ste. Marie.
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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
167.8 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Easterday Avenue
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto West Easterday Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Easterday Avenue
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Turn left onto Bingham Avenue
1576 ft · 1 min · Bingham Avenue
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Turn right onto Dawson Street
88 m · 13 sec · Dawson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dawson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Sault Ste. Marie.
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
168 mi · 02h 51m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Sault Ste. Marie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Sault Ste. Marie?
The road trip is about 349.6 miles (562.6 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?
Saint Helen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.8 miles from Dearborn and 174.9 miles from Sault Ste. Marie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294 miles (473.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 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 $46.53 one way or $93.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Dearborn and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Sault Ste. Marie.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Helen
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 Saint Helen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Sault Ste. Marie. Straight-line distance: 294.04 mi (473.21 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 Sault Ste. Marie
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 13,359 |
| Coordinates | 46.4953000, -84.3453200 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sault Ste. Marie (-84.34532, 46.4953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $46.53 | $93.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.48 | $104.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.43 | $114.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.45 | $130.90 |
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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