How far is Ferry, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Ferry, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 228.7 miles (368 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.1 miles (285 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.65 mi
03h 31m
Flight
177.09 mi
285 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.09 mi
Kilometers
285 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.65 mi
Kilometers
367.98 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Ferry
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferry
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferry
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Ferry
114.2 mi
01h 45m
To Dearborn
114.5 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE
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 Ferry and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    847 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 132nd Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South 132nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Hayes Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · East Hayes Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Stony Lake Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Stony Lake Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Garfield Road

    894 ft · 19 sec · Garfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2352 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing

    1424 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39

    3081 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Southfield Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 153

    625 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South M 39 Service Drive

    1815 ft · 39 sec · South M 39 Service Drive

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Ford Road

    1082 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Ford Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferry 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96
96.6 mi · 42%
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 29%
Garfield Road
30.5 mi · 13%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 4%
Southfield Freeway
8.17 mi · 4%
East Hayes Road
6.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 96

Merge slight left

96.4 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
177.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 45m from Ferry
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ferry 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 Ferry to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 228.7 miles (368 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.2 miles from Ferry and 114.5 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 177.1 miles (285 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.43 one way or $60.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferry and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 177.09 mi (285 km).

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#1 Ferry

Township of Michigan

Population1,314
Coordinates43.5841800, -86.2247900
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-86.22479, 43.584127)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.54 L · about $30.43
Round trip
$60.86
16.14 gal · 61.08 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.43 $60.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.32 $68.64
Premium $4.65 $37.56 $75.12
Diesel $5.30 $42.80 $85.61

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 Ferry and Dearborn. The current time is 01:14:03.

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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.