How far is Harbor Beach, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Harbor Beach, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.5 mi
02h 16m
Flight
108.48 mi
174.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.48 mi
Kilometers
174.58 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.5 mi
Kilometers
203.59 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Wed, Apr 15, 10:25 AM EDT
Return by in Harbor Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 12:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harbor Beach
2026-04-15T08:08
Arrive Dearborn
Wed, Apr 15, 10:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harbor Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port Huron
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Harbor Beach
63.2 mi
01h 08m
To Dearborn
63.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harbor Beach and Dearborn.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    10 m · 9 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Huron Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Huron Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Lakeshore Road

    10.3 mi · 15 min · South Lakeshore Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Shore Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lake Shore Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Lakeshore Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Ridge Street

    1 km · 51 sec · North Ridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Lakeshore Road

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Lakeshore Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Kimball Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 24th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Pine Grove Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pine Grove Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Pine Grove Connector

    1761 ft · 25 sec · Pine Grove Connector

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 69 West, I 94 West

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  19. 19

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

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harbor Beach and Dearborn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 West
64.8 mi · 51%
Lakeshore Road
27.5 mi · 22%
South Lakeshore Road
20.7 mi · 16%
Kimball Drive
2.88 mi · 2%
24th Avenue
2.48 mi · 2%
Lake Shore Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 West

Keep slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 12m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
108.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Huron
01h 08m from Harbor Beach
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Harbor Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harbor Beach to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Port Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Harbor Beach and 63.3 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Harbor Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Port Huron

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

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

RAIL

Port Huron

2 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Lapeer station

72 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

79 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

79 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harbor Beach and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 108.48 mi (174.58 km).

Harbor Beach

#1 Harbor Beach

Town in Michigan, United States

Population1,570
Coordinates43.8447400, -82.6513200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-82.651319, 43.844699)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.9 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.64
8.92 gal · 33.8 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.82 $33.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.97 $37.94
Premium $4.65 $20.76 $41.51
Diesel $5.30 $23.66 $47.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Harbor Beach and Dearborn. The current time is 08:08:53.

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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.