How far is Drummond, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Drummond, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 364.9 miles (587.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Drummond and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drummond and Dearborn.
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Start on South Wasnich Road
47 m · 13 sec · South Wasnich Road
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Turn left onto East Maxton Road
1922 ft · 1 min · East Maxton Road
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Turn left onto South Townline Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Townline Road
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Turn right onto East Channel Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · East Channel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on East Channel Road
83 m · 7 sec · East Channel Road
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Continue on DeTour ↔ Drummond Island
1.6 km · 30 min · DeTour ↔ Drummond Island
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Continue on Elizabeth Street
957 ft · 24 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn left onto Ontario Street
41 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Ontario Street
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Take the ramp left
1899 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
108.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
61 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1639 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
2026 ft · 56 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Drummond and Dearborn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Drummond and Sunny near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Drummond to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 364.9 miles (587.2 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.2 miles from Drummond and 182.7 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 108 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.57 one way or $97.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Drummond and Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley
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 Maple Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Drummond and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 256.96 mi (413.54 km).
#1 Drummond
Township and island in Michigan
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 46.0200200, -83.7311100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dearborn
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,367 |
| Coordinates | 42.3222600, -83.1763100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $48.57 | $97.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.78 | $109.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.94 | $119.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.32 | $136.63 |
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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