How far is Lee, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Lee, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 172.7 miles (278 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149 miles (239.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Calhoun County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee and Dearborn.
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Start on 56th Street
6.8 mi · 9 min · 56th Street
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Turn right onto 118th Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · 118th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Monroe Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road
3078 ft · 40 sec · Lincoln Road
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Continue on Western Avenue
2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Cutler Street
879 ft · 15 sec · Cutler Street
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Turn right onto North Cedar Street
730 ft · 9 sec · North Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marshall Street
58 m · 3 sec · Marshall Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Marshall Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street
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Continue on Lincoln Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on West Allegan Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Allegan Street
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Continue on M-89
1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89
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Continue on Allegan Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue on Jackson Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on M 89
1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89
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Continue on East Richplain Drive
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive
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Continue on East C Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue
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Turn right onto North 32nd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street
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Turn left onto East D Avenue
2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue
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Continue on M 89
8 mi · 9 min · M 89
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Continue on M-89
1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue
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Continue on Hamblin Street
107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Continue on East Columbia Avenue
601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road
107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road
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Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
36.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
1740 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road
1008 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Butler Road
650 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Schaefer Road
1.6 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 Lee 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 94 East
Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Lee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 172.7 miles (278 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Lee and 86.7 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149 miles (239.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.00 one way or $46.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Lee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Albion
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 Albion.
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 149 mi (239.79 km).
#1 Lee
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
| Population | 4,288 |
| Coordinates | 42.4508700, -86.0908600 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.00 | $46.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.35 | $64.71 |
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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