How far is London, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from London, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
46.74 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.61 mi
49.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.61 mi
Kilometers
49.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.74 mi
Kilometers
75.22 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in London
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave London
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in London
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
Denton
MI

Township in Roscommon County, Michigan

From London
22.9 mi
00h 24m
To Dearborn
23.8 mi
00h 24m

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
3 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 London and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ostrander Road

    13 m · 6 sec · Ostrander Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    5.3 mi · 12 min · Plank Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 23 North: Flint

    2271 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago

    926 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports

    2940 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road

    1008 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Butler Road

    650 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Schaefer Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between London 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 BL East
27.9 mi · 60%
US 23 North
9.91 mi · 21%
Plank Road
5.31 mi · 11%
Schaefer Road
2.15 mi · 5%
Greenfield Road
0.33 mi · 1%
I 94
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 BL East

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
00h 24m from London
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving London 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 London to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from London and 23.8 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around London and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

18 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

24 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

27 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

39 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between London and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 30.61 mi (49.26 km).

London

#1 London

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population2,919
Coordinates42.0200400, -83.6132700
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Ostrander Road (-83.613264, 42.019977)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.24 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
3.3 gal · 12.48 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.22 $12.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.02 $14.03
Premium $4.65 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $5.30 $8.75 $17.50

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 London and Dearborn. The current time is 01:58:04.

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.