How far is Fawn River, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Fawn River, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 30m.
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.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fawn River and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fawn River and Dearborn.
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Start on East Fawn River Road
132 m · 18 sec · East Fawn River Road
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Continue on East Fawn River Road
2939 ft · 1 min · East Fawn River Road
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Turn left onto County Farm Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · County Farm Road
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Turn right onto Chicago Road East
8.5 mi · 10 min · Chicago Road East
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Continue on West Chicago Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Road
9.3 mi · 12 min · West Chicago Road
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Continue on West Chicago Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · West Chicago Street
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Continue on East Chicago Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · East Chicago Road
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Continue on West Chicago Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chicago Street
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Continue on East Chicago Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · East Chicago Road
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Continue on East Chicago Street
2010 ft · 41 sec · East Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road
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Continue on West Chicago Street
2872 ft · 37 sec · West Chicago Street
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Continue on East Chicago Road
17.4 mi · 22 min · East Chicago Road
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Continue on US-12
5.9 mi · 8 min · US-12
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Continue on US 12
32.4 mi · 47 min · US 12
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Take the exit right
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports
2940 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
1740 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road
1008 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Butler Road
650 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Schaefer Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · 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 Fawn River and Dearborn.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 12
Continue on US 12
32.4 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fawn River 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 Fawn River to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Fawn River and 78.2 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fawn River and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn.
Jackson station
Albion station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fawn River and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 117.33 mi (188.83 km).
#1 Fawn River
Township in St.
| Population | 1,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.7817200, -85.3444200 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.93 | $37.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.36 | $46.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.63 | $53.25 |
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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