How far is Fowlerville, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Fowlerville, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fowlerville and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fowlerville and Dearborn.
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Start on East Grand River Avenue
13 m · 9 sec · East Grand River Avenue
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Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · South Grand Avenue
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Continue on Fowlerville Road
1181 ft · 38 sec · Fowlerville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 37 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39
3081 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Southfield Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 153
625 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on South M 39 Service Drive
1815 ft · 39 sec · South M 39 Service Drive
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Turn slight right onto Ford Road
1082 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Ford Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Ford Road
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Turn right onto Schaefer Road
2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · 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 Fowlerville and Dearborn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96 East
Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fowlerville 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 Fowlerville to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Wixom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Fowlerville and 30.5 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fowlerville and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Wixom
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 Wixom.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fowlerville and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 51.32 mi (82.59 km).
#1 Fowlerville
Village located in Livingston County
| Population | 2,902 |
| Coordinates | 42.6605900, -84.0730100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
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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