How far is Dearborn, MI from South Rockwood, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to South Rockwood, MI is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and South Rockwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and South Rockwood.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Schaefer Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn straight onto Schaefer Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Toledo
1936 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Fisher Freeway
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Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
8.7 mi · 9 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Huron River Drive, South Rockwood
1822 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Huron River Drive
113 m · 11 sec · South Huron River Drive
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Turn right onto Race Street
36 m · 5 sec · Race Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Race Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and South Rockwood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
8.68 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dearborn and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near South Rockwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to South Rockwood?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Southgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Dearborn and 10.3 miles from South Rockwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dearborn and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near South Rockwood.
Stop Ideas Near Southgate
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 Southgate.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and South Rockwood. Straight-line distance: 18.37 mi (29.56 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 South Rockwood
City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,648 |
| Coordinates | 42.0639300, -83.2610400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Rockwood (-83.26104, 42.06393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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