How far is Juniata, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Juniata, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
88.88 mi
01h 45m
Flight
72.46 mi
116.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.46 mi
Kilometers
116.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.88 mi
Kilometers
143.04 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Juniata
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juniata
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Juniata
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
Oxford
MI

Town in Michigan, United States

From Juniata
44.2 mi
00h 52m
To Dearborn
44.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Juniata and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washburn Road

    17 m · 6 sec · Washburn Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Saginaw Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · West Saginaw Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    775 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mayville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mayville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ohmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ohmer Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lapeer Road

    18 mi · 27 min · Lapeer Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Lapeer Road

    14.9 mi · 21 min · South Lapeer Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Lapeer Road

    9.7 mi · 16 min · South Lapeer Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto North Opdyke Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Opdyke Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto University Drive

    889 ft · 23 sec · University Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1443 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  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 Juniata 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
25.8 mi · 29%
South Lapeer Road
24.6 mi · 28%
Lapeer Road
18 mi · 20%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 6%
West Saginaw Road
5.13 mi · 6%
North Main Street
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

25.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 52m from Juniata
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Juniata 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 Juniata to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Juniata and 44.7 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oxford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.9 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oxford.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

21 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Lapeer station

25 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

32 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Juniata and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 72.46 mi (116.61 km).

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#1 Juniata

Township in Tuscola County, Michigan

Population1,480
Coordinates43.3497500, -83.4621800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Washburn Road (-83.462051, 43.349751)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.87 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.68
6.28 gal · 23.74 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.84 $23.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.35 $26.71
Premium $4.65 $14.61 $29.23
Diesel $5.30 $16.65 $33.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Juniata and Dearborn. The current time is 01:25:44.

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.