How far is Flat Rock, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Flat Rock, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 439.9 miles (708 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 313.2 miles (504.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
439.92 mi
06h 43m
Flight
313.23 mi
504.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
313.23 mi
Kilometers
504.09 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
439.92 mi
Kilometers
707.98 km
Drive Time
06h 43m

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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 06h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Flat Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flat Rock
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:44 PM to 2:14 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flat Rock
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Frederic
MI

Township in Crawford County, Michigan

From Flat Rock
219.6 mi
03h 21m
To Dearborn
220.3 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Flat Rock and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flat Rock and Dearborn.

  1. 1

    Start on 20th Road

    36 m · 5 sec · 20th Road

  2. 2

    Continue on County 416 20th Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · County 416 20th Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County 426 M.5 Road

    1 mi · 1 min · County 426 M.5 Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County 420 21st Road

    3 mi · 4 min · County 420 21st Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Hill Road

    1 km · 2 min · South Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Blackwell Avenue

    1279 ft · 35 sec · Blackwell Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Hill Road

    139 m · 22 sec · South Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    133.2 mi · 2 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flat Rock and Dearborn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
196 mi · 45%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 21%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 1%
County 416 20th Road
3.49 mi · 1%
County 420 21st Road
3.03 mi · 1%
County 426 M.5 Road
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

133 mi · 02h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+126.7 mi
313.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederic
03h 21m from Flat Rock
Leave By
10:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flat Rock and Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flat Rock to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 439.9 miles (708 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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?

Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.6 miles from Flat Rock and 220.3 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 313.2 miles (504.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.7 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 $58.53 one way or $117.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flat Rock and Sunny near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Frederic

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

52 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

57 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

65 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

65 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flat Rock and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 313.23 mi (504.09 km).

Flat Rock

#1 Flat Rock

City in Michigan, United States

Population9,959
Coordinates45.8258000, -87.1834700
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: 20th Road (-87.183474, 45.826064)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 708 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.52 gal
58.76 L · about $58.53
Round trip
$117.05
31.04 gal · 117.52 L
Estimated CO2
137.9 kg one way
Round trip: 275.9 kg / 608 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $58.53 $117.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $66.01 $132.01
Premium $4.65 $72.23 $144.46
Diesel $5.30 $82.32 $164.64

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 Flat Rock and Dearborn. The current time is 21:19:27.

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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.