How far is Holt, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Holt, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
86.69 mi
01h 22m
Flight
71.68 mi
115.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.68 mi
Kilometers
115.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.69 mi
Kilometers
139.52 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Holt
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holt
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holt
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
Brighton
MI

Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

From Holt
42.6 mi
00h 41m
To Dearborn
44.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    43 m · 6 sec · Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Holt Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Holt Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Okemos Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Okemos Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2625 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39

    3081 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Southfield Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 153

    625 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on South M 39 Service Drive

    1815 ft · 39 sec · South M 39 Service Drive

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Ford Road

    1082 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Ford Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Okemos Road
56 mi · 65%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 10%
Southfield Freeway
8.17 mi · 9%
Holt Road
4.2 mi · 5%
John C Lodge Freeway
4.14 mi · 5%
Ford Road
2.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Okemos Road

Merge slight left

53 mi · 00h 57m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
71.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 41m from Holt
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holt 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 Holt to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Holt and 44.1 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

42 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

48 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holt and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 71.68 mi (115.36 km).

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#1 Holt

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population23,973
Coordinates42.6405900, -84.5152500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Street (-84.515474, 42.640458)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.58 L · about $11.54
Round trip
$23.08
6.12 gal · 23.16 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.54 $23.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.01 $26.03
Premium $4.65 $14.24 $28.48
Diesel $5.30 $16.23 $32.46

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 Holt and Dearborn. The current time is 02:18:46.

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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.