How far is Lakefield, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Lakefield, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.16 mi
02h 10m
Flight
91.8 mi
147.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.8 mi
Kilometers
147.74 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.16 mi
Kilometers
199.81 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Fri, Nov 6, 6:43 PM EST
Return by in Lakefield
Fri, Nov 6, 8:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakefield
2026-11-06T16:33
Arrive Dearborn
Fri, Nov 6, 6:43 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakefield
9:30 PM EST
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
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Lakefield
64.7 mi
01h 05m
To Dearborn
59.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakefield and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lakefield Road

    18 m · 8 sec · Lakefield Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Merrill Road

    4 mi · 10 min · South Merrill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Midland Street

    1985 ft · 58 sec · South Midland Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gratiot Road

    102 m · 10 sec · Gratiot Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    72 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  21. 21

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

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakefield 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
95.4 mi · 77%
Gratiot Road
15.6 mi · 13%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 4%
South Merrill Road
4.01 mi · 3%
East Holland Avenue
2.03 mi · 2%
Rust Avenue Bridge
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

61 mi · 01h 05m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
91.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
01h 05m from Lakefield
Leave By
2:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Lakefield and Chance Light Rain near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakefield to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Lakefield and 59.5 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.00 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Lakefield and Chance Light Rain near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakefield and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 91.8 mi (147.74 km).

Lakefield

#1 Lakefield

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population993
Coordinates43.3464200, -84.3305400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakefield Road (-84.330542, 43.346519)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.58 L · about $19.00
Round trip
$38.01
8.76 gal · 33.16 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $19.00 $38.01
Mid-grade $5.02 $21.99 $43.98
Premium $5.62 $24.61 $49.21
Diesel $6.61 $28.94 $57.89

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakefield and Dearborn. The current time is 16:33:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.