How far is Eagle, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Eagle, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.93 mi
01h 38m
Flight
88.64 mi
142.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.64 mi
Kilometers
142.65 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.93 mi
Kilometers
168.87 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Wed, Nov 11, 11:56 AM EST
Return by in Eagle
Wed, Nov 11, 1:34 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagle
2026-11-11T10:17
Arrive Dearborn
Wed, Nov 11, 11:56 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagle
9:30 PM EST
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
Howell
MI

Human settlement in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

From Eagle
52.4 mi
00h 49m
To Dearborn
52.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Veterans Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE
Destination
55°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Grange Road

    1240 ft · 34 sec · South Grange Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Grange Street

    130 m · 14 sec · Grange Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 East: Lansing

    971 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39

    3081 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Southfield Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 153

    625 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South M 39 Service Drive

    1815 ft · 39 sec · South M 39 Service Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Ford Road

    1082 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ford Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
79.6 mi · 76%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 9%
Southfield Freeway
8.17 mi · 8%
John C Lodge Freeway
4.14 mi · 4%
Ford Road
2.28 mi · 2%
M 39
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
88.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howell
00h 49m from Eagle
Leave By
3:12 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Eagle and Mostly Cloudy near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Eagle and 52.6 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Eagle and Mostly Cloudy near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Howell

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

48 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagle and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 88.64 mi (142.65 km).

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#1 Eagle

Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

Population119
Coordinates42.8078100, -84.7886000
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: South Grange Road (-84.788644, 42.80781)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.02 L · about $15.33
Round trip
$30.65
7.4 gal · 28.04 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $15.33 $30.65
Mid-grade $4.81 $17.79 $35.59
Premium $5.41 $20.01 $40.02
Diesel $6.50 $24.05 $48.10

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagle and Dearborn. The current time is 10:17:21.

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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.