How far is Dundee, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Dundee, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
50.41 mi
00h 50m
Flight
35.34 mi
56.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.34 mi
Kilometers
56.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.41 mi
Kilometers
81.12 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Dundee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dundee
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dundee
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 Dundee
24.8 mi
00h 25m
To Dearborn
25.7 mi
00h 25m

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 12 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Tecumseh Street

    3255 ft · 60 sec · Tecumseh Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor

    947 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago

    926 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports

    2940 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road

    1008 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Butler Road

    650 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Schaefer Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 BL East
27.9 mi · 55%
US 23 North
18.3 mi · 36%
Schaefer Road
2.15 mi · 4%
Tecumseh Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Greenfield Road
0.33 mi · 1%
I 94
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 BL East

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ypsilanti
00h 25m from Dundee
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dundee and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 24.8 miles from Dundee and 25.7 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Dundee and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 35.34 mi (56.88 km).

Dundee

#1 Dundee

Village in Monroe County in the U.

Population4,687
Coordinates41.9572700, -83.6596600
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-83.659668, 41.957282)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.73 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.42
3.56 gal · 13.46 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.71 $13.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $4.65 $8.28 $16.57
Diesel $5.30 $9.44 $18.88

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 Dundee and Dearborn. The current time is 01:08:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.