How far is Dearborn, MI from Yale, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Yale, MI is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
70.94 mi
01h 37m
Flight
59.02 mi
94.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.02 mi
Kilometers
94.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.94 mi
Kilometers
114.16 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 PM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-23T11:35
Arrive Yale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Milton
MI

Township in Cass County, Michigan

From Dearborn
35.5 mi
00h 48m
To Yale
35.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.1 mi · 28 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    16.8 mi · 18 min · Ford Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City

    2013 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 26 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Line Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · County Line Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Muttonville Lane

    48 m · 9 sec · Muttonville Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    131 m · 13 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Burnell Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Burnell Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Kinney Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Kinney Road

    2911 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Emmett Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Emmett Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Wilkes Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Wilkes Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Brockway Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Brockway Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1572 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
21.1 mi · 30%
Ford Freeway
16.8 mi · 24%
Emmett Road
6.99 mi · 10%
Memphis Ridge Road
5.49 mi · 8%
County Line Road
5.29 mi · 7%
Kinney Road
4.88 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

21.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 48m from Dearborn
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Yale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Dearborn and 35.5 miles from Yale.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

34 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

34 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

35 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

39 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Yale. Straight-line distance: 59.02 mi (94.98 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Yale

Private research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Population1,905
Coordinates43.1300300, -82.7982600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Yale (-82.79826, 43.13003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.48 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
5 gal · 18.96 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.63 $21.27
Premium $4.65 $11.64 $23.27
Diesel $5.30 $13.26 $26.52

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 Yale. The current time is 11:35:04.

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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.