How far is Flushing, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Flushing, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.7 mi
01h 21m
Flight
61.6 mi
99.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.6 mi
Kilometers
99.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.7 mi
Kilometers
129.88 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in Flushing
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flushing
2026-04-22T20:38
Arrive Dearborn
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flushing
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
Lake Angelus
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Flushing
40.3 mi
00h 40m
To Dearborn
40.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°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 Flushing and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Flushing Road

    1516 ft · 39 sec · Flushing Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto East Pierson Road

    3 mi · 5 min · East Pierson Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1941 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  7. 7

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

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  10. 10

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

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flushing 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
68.8 mi · 85%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 7%
East Pierson Road
2.96 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Michigan Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
US 12
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

61 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Angelus
00h 40m from Flushing
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flushing and Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Lake Angelus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Flushing and 40.4 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Angelus

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Angelus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.7 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Angelus.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

7 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flushing and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 61.6 mi (99.13 km).

Flushing

#1 Flushing

City in Michigan

Population7,840
Coordinates43.0630800, -83.8510700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.85107, 43.063011)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.78 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.7 gal · 21.56 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.12 $24.24
Premium $4.65 $13.26 $26.53
Diesel $5.30 $15.12 $30.23

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 Flushing and Dearborn. The current time is 20:38:19.

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.