How far is Fayette, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Fayette, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 418.2 miles (673 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.7 miles (469.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m 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 26m.
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.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayette and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette and Dearborn.
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Start on the route
1026 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Fayette State Park Access
1.5 km · 4 min · Fayette State Park Access
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At the end of the road, turn left onto II Road
1 km · 52 sec · II Road
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Continue on 13.25 Lane
1169 ft · 18 sec · 13.25 Lane
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Continue on 14th Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · 14th Road
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Continue on LL Road
2 mi · 3 min · LL Road
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Continue on 16th Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · 16th Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on OO.25 Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · OO.25 Road
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Take the ramp right
38 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
102.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 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 Fayette 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fayette 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 Fayette to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 418.2 miles (673 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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?
Grayling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.9 miles from Fayette and 209.3 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.7 miles (469.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.5 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 $55.66 one way or $111.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Grayling
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 Grayling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 291.7 mi (469.44 km).
#1 Fayette
Township of Michigan in Delta County
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 45.7174800, -86.6679100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 673 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 13m |
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 | $55.66 | $111.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.77 | $125.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $68.69 | $137.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $78.29 | $156.57 |
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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