How far is Kinderhook, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Kinderhook, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
128.21 mi
02h 09m
Flight
100.6 mi
161.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.6 mi
Kilometers
161.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.21 mi
Kilometers
206.34 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Kinderhook
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kinderhook
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kinderhook
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
Leoni
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Kinderhook
64.1 mi
01h 04m
To Dearborn
64.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Kinderhook and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Angola Road

    10 m · 6 sec · South Angola Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Copeland Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Copeland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2498 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60: Three Rivers, Jackson

    2113 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto M-60

    9.6 mi · 12 min · M-60

  7. 7

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    36.5 mi · 39 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road

    1008 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Butler Road

    650 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Schaefer Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
36.5 mi · 29%
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 27%
East Copeland Road
22.5 mi · 18%
M-60
12.5 mi · 10%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 8%
Homer-Concord Road
3.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

36.5 mi · 00h 39m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
100.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leoni
01h 04m from Kinderhook
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kinderhook 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 Kinderhook to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Kinderhook and 64.1 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leoni

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

11 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

40 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

43 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kinderhook and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 100.6 mi (161.9 km).

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#1 Kinderhook

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,501
Coordinates41.7967200, -85.0052400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: South Angola Road (-85.005129, 41.79672)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.13 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.26 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

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 Kinderhook and Dearborn. The current time is 04:17:35.

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.