How far is Fulton, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Fulton, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
130.66 mi
02h 08m
Flight
112.27 mi
180.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.27 mi
Kilometers
180.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.66 mi
Kilometers
210.27 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Mon, Jun 1, 6:08 PM EDT
Return by in Fulton
Mon, Jun 1, 8:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-06-01T16:00
Arrive Dearborn
Mon, Jun 1, 6:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
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
Leoni
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Fulton
64.9 mi
01h 04m
To Dearborn
65.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East W Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · East W Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on R Drive South

    1.5 mi · 4 min · R Drive South

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1 1/2 Mile Road

    1330 ft · 37 sec · 1 1/2 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Continue on S Drive South

    1.9 mi · 5 min · S Drive South

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto M-66

    6.8 mi · 10 min · M-66

  6. 6

    Continue on M 66 South

    2.1 mi · 3 min · M 66 South

  7. 7

    Continue on M-66

    2.3 mi · 3 min · M-66

  8. 8

    Continue on Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway

    687 ft · 11 sec · Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    2553 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

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

    36.5 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road

    1008 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Butler Road

    650 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road

  16. 16

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

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulton 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
72.8 mi · 56%
I 94
36.5 mi · 28%
M-66
9.08 mi · 7%
East W Avenue
2.98 mi · 2%
Schaefer Road
2.15 mi · 2%
M 66 South
2.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

72.3 mi · 01h 18m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
112.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leoni
01h 04m from Fulton
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fulton 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 Fulton to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Fulton and 65.8 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leoni

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

11 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

40 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

43 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 112.27 mi (180.68 km).

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#1 Fulton

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

Population2,399
Coordinates42.1150500, -85.3524900
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: East W Avenue (-85.35249, 42.115052)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.45 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.22 gal · 34.9 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.61 $39.21
Premium $4.65 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.30 $24.45 $48.90

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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There is no time difference between Fulton and Dearborn. The current time is 16:00:09.

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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.