How far is Essexville, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Essexville, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essexville and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essexville and Dearborn.
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Start on Woodside Avenue
1594 ft · 45 sec · Woodside Avenue
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Turn left onto Scheurmann Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Scheurmann Street
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Continue on North Scheurmann Road
3217 ft · 2 min · North Scheurmann Road
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto North Madison Avenue
741 ft · 11 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
1449 ft · 23 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
2884 ft · 39 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on East Jenny Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East Jenny Street
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Continue straight
671 ft · 8 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
1158 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
36.7 mi · 39 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 Essexville and Dearborn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
61 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Essexville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essexville to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Essexville and 60.7 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Essexville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essexville and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 95.47 mi (153.64 km).
#1 Essexville
City in Bay County in the U.
| Population | 3,244 |
| Coordinates | 43.6153000, -83.8419200 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
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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