How far is Dearborn, MI from White Oak, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to White Oak, MI is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 28m.
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 White Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and White Oak.
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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 2 toward Stockbridge Chelsea Road
26 m · 5 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockbridge Chelsea Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · Stockbridge Chelsea Road
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Continue on Territorial Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Territorial Road
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Continue on Grosshans Road
1104 ft · 19 sec · Grosshans Road
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Continue on Hinkley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hinkley Road
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Continue on Green Road
1582 ft · 29 sec · Green Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Clinton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2798 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Stockbridge Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Stockbridge Road
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Turn left onto Carter Road
19 m · 2 sec · Carter Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carter Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and White Oak.
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 White Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to White Oak?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 34.9 miles from Dearborn and 35 miles from White Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near White Oak.
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 White Oak. Straight-line distance: 53.59 mi (86.25 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 White Oak
Township in Ingham County, Michigan
| Population | 1,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.5242000, -84.1908000 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Oak (-84.1908, 42.5242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.50 | $21.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.50 | $22.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
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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