How far is Medina, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Medina, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
96.79 mi
01h 44m
Flight
66.13 mi
106.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.13 mi
Kilometers
106.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.79 mi
Kilometers
155.77 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Medina
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medina
2026-04-23T04:04
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medina
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
Benton
MI

Charter township in Berrien County, Michigan

From Medina
40.7 mi
00h 52m
To Dearborn
56.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Medina and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Medina Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Medina Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Morey Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Morey Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Carleton Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · West Carleton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Benner Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Benner Highway

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto State Highway 34

    1534 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 34

  6. 6

    Continue on West Beecher Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Beecher Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Beecher Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Beecher Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 52

    2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52

  10. 10

    Continue on North Adrian Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 52

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  12. 12

    Turn right

    19.9 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 57 sec

  15. 15

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

    926 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

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

    2940 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road

    1008 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Butler Road

    650 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road

  22. 22

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

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medina and Dearborn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 BL East
27.9 mi · 29%
North Adrian Highway
6.73 mi · 7%
State Highway 52
5.91 mi · 6%
West Beecher Road
4.92 mi · 5%
West Carleton Road
4.06 mi · 4%
Morey Highway
3 mi · 3%
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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 52m from Medina
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Medina 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 Medina to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Medina and 56.1 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

20 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

46 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

55 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

58 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 66.13 mi (106.43 km).

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#1 Medina

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population1,095
Coordinates41.8081000, -84.2638400
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Medina Road (-84.26383, 41.808191)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.93 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.79
6.84 gal · 25.86 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.90 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.55 $29.09
Premium $4.65 $15.92 $31.83
Diesel $5.30 $18.14 $36.28

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 Medina and Dearborn. The current time is 04:04:52.

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.