How far is Dearborn, MI from Unadilla, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Unadilla, MI is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.36 mi
01h 14m
Flight
45.53 mi
73.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.53 mi
Kilometers
73.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.36 mi
Kilometers
97.14 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Unadilla
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-22T22:55
Arrive Unadilla
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ypsilanti
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

From Dearborn
30.1 mi
00h 37m
To Unadilla
30.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    29 mi · 31 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Road, Old US-12

    1704 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Old US Highway 12

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Old US Highway 12

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Stockbridge Chelsea Road

    2744 ft · 54 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Werkner Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Werkner Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Werkner Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Werkner Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Werkner Road

    154 m · 8 sec · Werkner Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Island Lake Road

    1311 ft · 20 sec · Island Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Island Lake Road

    132 m · 7 sec · Island Lake Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Stofer Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Stofer Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hadley Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Hadley Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hadley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
45.5 mi · 75%
Hadley Road
4.19 mi · 7%
East Old US Highway 12
2.41 mi · 4%
Werkner Road
2.35 mi · 4%
Schaefer Road
1.69 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ypsilanti
00h 37m from Dearborn
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dearborn and Sunny near Unadilla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 30.1 miles from Dearborn and 30.2 miles from Unadilla.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dearborn and Sunny near Unadilla.

Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

12 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

31 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

35 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

47 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Unadilla. Straight-line distance: 45.53 mi (73.27 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Unadilla

#2 Unadilla

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

Population3,472
Coordinates42.4286500, -84.0566200
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Unadilla (-84.05662, 42.42865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.03
Round trip
$16.06
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.03 $16.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.65 $9.91 $19.83
Diesel $5.30 $11.30 $22.60

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Unadilla. The current time is 22:55:16.

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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.