How far is Millbrook, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Millbrook, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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.
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 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Millbrook and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millbrook and Dearborn.
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Start on Southwest County Line Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Southwest County Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Remus Road
14 mi · 19 min · West Remus Road
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto East Broomfield Road
2670 ft · 41 sec · East Broomfield Road
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Continue on West Broomfield Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broomfield Street
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Turn right onto South Mission Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street
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Continue on Business US-127
1.3 mi · 2 min · Business US-127
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Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127
25.3 mi · 25 min · Business US-127
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Continue on South Bagley Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · South Bagley Road
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Continue on US-127
1.4 mi · 2 min · US-127
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Continue on South Bagley Road
3 mi · 3 min · South Bagley Road
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Continue on US-127
32 mi · 33 min · US-127
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
56.1 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39
3081 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Southfield Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 153
625 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on South M 39 Service Drive
1815 ft · 39 sec · South M 39 Service Drive
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Turn slight right onto Ford Road
1082 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Ford Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Ford Road
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Turn right onto Schaefer Road
2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn right 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 Millbrook 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 96 East
Merge slight right
56.1 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Millbrook and Sunny near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Millbrook to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
East Lansing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Millbrook and 81.6 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Millbrook and Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near East Lansing
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 East Lansing.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Millbrook and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 128.47 mi (206.76 km).
#1 Millbrook
Township in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,123 |
| Coordinates | 43.5486400, -85.0855800 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.29 | $44.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.14 | $50.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.51 | $55.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.35 | $62.69 |
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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