How far is Ishpeming, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Ishpeming, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 471.4 miles (758.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 363.2 miles (584.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ishpeming and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ishpeming and Dearborn.
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Start on South 1st Street
5 m · 3 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Division Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Division Street
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Continue on County Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Turn slight left onto Silver Street
1638 ft · 35 sec · Silver Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson Street
638 ft · 15 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue
153 m · 15 sec · South Pioneer Avenue
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Turn left onto Rail Street
1945 ft · 33 sec · Rail Street
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Continue on County Road 480
12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480
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Turn left onto Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Turn sharp right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 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 Ishpeming and Dearborn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ishpeming and Sunny near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ishpeming to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 471.4 miles (758.6 km) and usually takes 07h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.5 miles from Ishpeming and 235.9 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 363.2 miles (584.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.71 one way or $125.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ishpeming and Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Gaylord
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 Gaylord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ishpeming and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 363.2 mi (584.52 km).
#1 Ishpeming
City in Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,498 |
| Coordinates | 46.4885500, -87.6676400 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| 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: 759 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 52m |
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 | $62.71 | $125.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $70.73 | $141.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $77.40 | $154.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $88.21 | $176.41 |
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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