How far is Homestead, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Homestead, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 369.7 miles (595 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers
Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homestead and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homestead and Dearborn.
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Start on South Homestead Road
8.2 mi · 32 min · South Homestead Road
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Continue on East 6 Mile Road
2213 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road
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Continue on East 6 Mile Road
3197 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road
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Keep slight right to continue on South Westshore Drive
4.9 mi · 19 min · South Westshore Drive
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Turn left onto East 1 1/2 Mile Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · East 1 1/2 Mile Road
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Continue on Sugar Island Ferry
1251 ft · 5 min · Sugar Island Ferry
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Continue on Sugar Island Ferry Access
146 m · 14 sec · Sugar Island Ferry Access
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1861 ft · 45 sec · Riverside Drive
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Continue on East Portage Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Portage Avenue
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Turn left onto Ord Street
1006 ft · 28 sec · Ord Street
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Continue on East Easterday Avenue
2105 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Easterday Avenue
2127 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue
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Turn left onto East Easterday Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Easterday Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1141 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
144.5 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
61 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1639 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
2026 ft · 56 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Homestead and Dearborn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Easterday Avenue
Merge slight left
144 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers leaving Homestead and Patchy Frost then 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 Homestead to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 369.7 miles (595 km) and usually takes 05h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.9 miles from Homestead and 185.8 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.17 one way or $98.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Rain Showers around Homestead and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley
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 Maple Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homestead and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 281.38 mi (452.83 km).
#1 Homestead
Township in Chippewa County, Michigan
| Population | 2,408 |
| Coordinates | 46.3380700, -84.1225300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 595 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
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 | $49.17 | $98.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.46 | $110.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.69 | $121.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $69.16 | $138.33 |
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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