How far is Kingsley, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Kingsley, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 446 miles (717.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 320.9 miles (516.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 42m 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 06h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Otsego County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsley and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsley and Dearborn.
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Start on County Road 426
2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 426
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 426 E Road
1662 ft · 26 sec · County Road 426 E Road
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Continue on County 426 24th Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · County 426 24th Road
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Continue on County 426 L Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · County 426 L Road
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Continue on County 426 21st Road
1.5 km · 1 min · County 426 21st Road
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Continue on County 420 21st Road
3 mi · 4 min · County 420 21st Road
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Continue on South Hill Road
1 km · 2 min · South Hill Road
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Continue on Blackwell Avenue
1279 ft · 35 sec · Blackwell Avenue
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Continue on South Hill Road
139 m · 22 sec · South Hill Road
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Turn left
133.2 mi · 2 hr 37 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 Kingsley and Dearborn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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133 mi · 02h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kingsley 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 Kingsley to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 446 miles (717.7 km) and usually takes 06h 51m 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?
Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.8 miles from Kingsley and 223.2 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 320.9 miles (516.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.1 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 $59.36 one way or $118.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kingsley and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Otsego Lake
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 Otsego Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsley and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 320.96 mi (516.54 km).
#1 Kingsley
Village in Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,618 |
| Coordinates | 45.9257900, -87.2631900 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 718 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 33m |
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 | $59.36 | $118.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.94 | $133.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $73.25 | $146.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $83.48 | $166.97 |
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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