How far is Grosse Ile, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Grosse Ile, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.7 mi
00h 38m
Flight
13.44 mi
21.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.44 mi
Kilometers
21.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.7 mi
Kilometers
31.7 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in Grosse Ile
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grosse Ile
2026-04-19T05:13
Arrive Dearborn
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grosse Ile
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Southgate
MI

City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan

From Grosse Ile
8.3 mi
00h 19m
To Dearborn
11.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Ile and Dearborn.

  1. 1

    Start on Mathias Drive

    63 m · 11 sec · Mathias Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mathias Drive

    116 m · 22 sec · Mathias Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Macomb Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Macomb Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Meridian Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Meridian Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Quarry Road

    2297 ft · 60 sec · Quarry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fort Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Fort Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Fort Street South

    862 ft · 34 sec · Fort Street South

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Schaefer Highway South

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Highway South

  12. 12

    Continue on Schaefer Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grosse Ile and Dearborn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Street
6.24 mi · 32%
Meridian Road
2.88 mi · 15%
Schaefer Road
1.77 mi · 9%
Schaefer Highway South
1.7 mi · 9%
Pennsylvania Road
1.01 mi · 5%
Bridge Road
0.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fort Street

Turn right onto Fort Street

6.24 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southgate
00h 19m from Grosse Ile
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Grosse Ile and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grosse Ile to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Southgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Grosse Ile and 11.4 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Grosse Ile and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Southgate

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

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

RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

11 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

11 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Detroit

20 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Ile and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 13.44 mi (21.63 km).

Grosse Ile

#1 Grosse Ile

Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan

Population10,100
Coordinates42.1292100, -83.1443700
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Mathias Drive (-83.144372, 42.129171)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.60 $5.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.65 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $5.30 $3.66 $7.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grosse Ile and Dearborn. The current time is 05:13:32.

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.