How far is Lockport, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Lockport, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.07 mi
02h 06m
Flight
99.25 mi
159.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.25 mi
Kilometers
159.73 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.07 mi
Kilometers
202.89 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockport
9:30 PM EDT
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 Lockport
62.8 mi
01h 03m
To Dearborn
63.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Poseyville Road

    35 m · 7 sec · South Poseyville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Freeland Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Freeland Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Freeland Road

    20 m · 2 sec · East Freeland Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Freeland Road

    4.8 mi · 11 min · East Freeland Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Freeland Road

    30 m · 3 sec · West Freeland Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto West Freeland Road

    2472 ft · 1 min · West Freeland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Washington Road

    149 m · 16 sec · West Washington Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Midland Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Midland Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Midland Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Midland Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gratiot Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  18. 18

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

    72 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

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

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  23. 23

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

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  26. 26

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

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  27. 27

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
95.4 mi · 76%
East Freeland Road
5.77 mi · 5%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 4%
Midland Road
5.5 mi · 4%
South Main Street
3.48 mi · 3%
Gratiot Road
2.03 mi · 2%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
01h 03m from Lockport
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lockport 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 Lockport to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 62.8 miles from Lockport and 63.2 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lockport and Mostly Sunny 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 Lockport and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 99.25 mi (159.73 km).

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#1 Lockport

Township in St.

Population3,714
Coordinates43.5247500, -84.2494300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: South Poseyville Road (-84.249222, 43.524747)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.84 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.56
8.9 gal · 33.68 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.78 $33.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.93 $37.85
Premium $4.65 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.30 $23.60 $47.21

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockport and Dearborn. The current time is 03:54:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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