How far is La Salle, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from La Salle, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Salle and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Salle and Dearborn.
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Start on Laplaisance Road
22 m · 7 sec · Laplaisance Road
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Turn left onto South Dixie Highway
1453 ft · 26 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto South Otter Creek Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Otter Creek Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Detroit
1675 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
26.4 mi · 28 min
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Continue on Fisher Freeway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 85: Fort Street, Schaefer Highway
1049 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Highway North
531 ft · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Schaefer Highway South
1.7 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Highway South
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Continue on Schaefer Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · 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 La Salle and Dearborn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
26.4 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Salle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Salle to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
South Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from La Salle and 19.1 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around La Salle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near South Rockwood
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 South Rockwood.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Salle and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 34.44 mi (55.42 km).
#1 La Salle
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 4,672 |
| Coordinates | 41.8678200, -83.4521600 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
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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