How far is Marquette, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Marquette, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 458.5 miles (737.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 358.2 miles (576.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 07h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Otsego County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marquette and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marquette and Dearborn.
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Start on South 3rd Street
1249 ft · 48 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Rock Street
639 ft · 24 sec · Rock Street
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Turn right onto South Front Street
869 ft · 31 sec · South Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Front Street
38 m · 7 sec · South Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Front Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Front Street
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Continue on US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28
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Turn left onto M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Turn sharp right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
61 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1639 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
2026 ft · 56 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Marquette and Dearborn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Marquette 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 Marquette to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 458.5 miles (737.9 km) and usually takes 07h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229 miles from Marquette and 229.5 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 358.2 miles (576.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.01 one way or $122.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marquette and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Otsego Lake
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 Otsego Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marquette and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 358.21 mi (576.48 km).
#1 Marquette
City in the U.
| Population | 20,308 |
| Coordinates | 46.5435400, -87.3954200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 738 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $61.01 | $122.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.81 | $137.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $75.30 | $150.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $85.82 | $171.64 |
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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