How far is Lakeview, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Lakeview, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 169 miles (272 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
169.03 mi
02h 44m
Flight
131.58 mi
211.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.58 mi
Kilometers
211.75 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.03 mi
Kilometers
272.02 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Fri, Nov 6, 7:56 PM EST
Return by in Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 10:40 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeview
2026-11-06T17:12
Arrive Dearborn
Fri, Nov 6, 7:56 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeview
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
East Lansing
MI

The capital of Michigan.

From Lakeview
84.4 mi
01h 22m
To Dearborn
84.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 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 Lakeview and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Faith Drive

    30 m · 9 sec · Faith Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2098 ft · 2 min · East North Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue

    115 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    112 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Lincoln Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Greenville Road

    1542 ft · 44 sec · Greenville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Howard City Edmore Road

    11 mi · 15 min · Howard City Edmore Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road

    960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Monroe Road

    2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Monroe Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · West Monroe Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 SOUTH: Lansing

    2340 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    54.1 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39

    3081 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Southfield Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward M 153

    625 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on South M 39 Service Drive

    1815 ft · 39 sec · South M 39 Service Drive

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Ford Road

    1082 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Ford Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeview 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
57 mi · 34%
US 127 SOUTH
54.5 mi · 32%
Howard City Edmore Road
11 mi · 7%
Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
9.08 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 5%
West Monroe Road
8.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight right

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Lansing
01h 22m from Lakeview
Leave By
1:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakeview 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 Lakeview to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 169 miles (272 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

East Lansing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Lakeview and 84.6 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 1:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Lansing

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

2 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

39 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

55 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 131.58 mi (211.75 km).

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#1 Lakeview

Lakeview is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.4464200, -85.2742000
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Faith Drive (-85.274381, 43.446422)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.58 L · about $25.90
Round trip
$51.81
11.94 gal · 45.16 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $25.90 $51.81
Mid-grade $5.02 $29.98 $59.95
Premium $5.62 $33.54 $67.08
Diesel $6.61 $39.45 $78.90

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 Lakeview and Dearborn. The current time is 17:12:12.

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.