How far is Fillmore, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Fillmore, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 179.6 miles (289 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.58 mi
02h 44m
Flight
148.48 mi
238.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.48 mi
Kilometers
238.95 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.58 mi
Kilometers
289.01 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Fillmore
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fillmore
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fillmore
9:30 PM EDT
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
Albion
MI

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Fillmore
84.6 mi
01h 22m
To Dearborn
94.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fillmore Road

    1295 ft · 20 sec · Fillmore Road

  2. 2

    Continue on 141st Avenue

    135 m · 14 sec · 141st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Lincoln Road

    16.2 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cutler Street

    879 ft · 15 sec · Cutler Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Cedar Street

    730 ft · 9 sec · North Cedar Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marshall Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Marshall Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshall Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Allegan Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Allegan Street

  11. 11

    Continue on M-89

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89

  12. 12

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  15. 15

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  16. 16

    Continue on East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  21. 21

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  22. 22

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  31. 31

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    36.5 mi · 39 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road

    1008 ft · 30 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Butler Road

    650 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Schaefer Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fillmore 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
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 37%
I 94
36.5 mi · 20%
Lincoln Road
23.8 mi · 13%
M 89
9.01 mi · 5%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 3%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
148.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
01h 22m from Fillmore
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fillmore and Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Fillmore and 94.9 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fillmore and Sunny near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Albion

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

1 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

29 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

37 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fillmore and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 148.48 mi (238.95 km).

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#1 Fillmore

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population2,770
Coordinates42.7211400, -86.0414300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Fillmore Road (-86.041201, 42.720949)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.34 gal
23.99 L · about $23.91
Round trip
$47.82
12.68 gal · 47.98 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.7 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.91 $47.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.96 $53.93
Premium $4.65 $29.51 $59.01
Diesel $5.30 $33.63 $67.25

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 Fillmore and Dearborn. The current time is 22:12:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.