How far is Dearborn, MI from Secord, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Secord, MI is about 164 miles (263.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.95 mi
03h 08m
Flight
131.03 mi
210.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.03 mi
Kilometers
210.87 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.95 mi
Kilometers
263.86 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Secord
Fri, May 15, 6:36 PM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Fri, May 15, 9:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-05-15T15:28
Arrive Secord
Fri, May 15, 6:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clio
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Dearborn
82 mi
01h 34m
To Secord
82 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    3091 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    1488 ft · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    92 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin

    2011 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto M-61

    16.9 mi · 25 min · M-61

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
79.1 mi · 48%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi · 35%
M-61
16.9 mi · 10%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 3%
Lakeshore Drive
2.73 mi · 2%
Michigan Avenue
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

57.6 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clio
01h 34m from Dearborn
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Partly Sunny near Secord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164 miles (263.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Dearborn and 82 miles from Secord.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clio

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

19 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

36 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

38 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Secord. Straight-line distance: 131.03 mi (210.87 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
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#2 Secord

Township in Gladwin County, Michigan

Population1,141
Coordinates44.0153000, -84.3477800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Secord (-84.34778, 44.0153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.9 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.8 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.65 $26.95 $53.89
Diesel $5.30 $30.71 $61.42

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Secord. The current time is 15:28:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.