How far is Mottville, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Mottville, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.63 mi
02h 47m
Flight
137.21 mi
220.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.21 mi
Kilometers
220.82 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.63 mi
Kilometers
274.61 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 30, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Mottville
Thu, Apr 30, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mottville
2026-04-30T03:19
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 30, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mottville
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
Albion
MI

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Mottville
84.8 mi
01h 23m
To Dearborn
85.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street

    110 m · 21 sec · Fulton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto John Street

    64 m · 10 sec · John Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    60 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    1113 ft · 28 sec · West Chicago Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Constantine Bypass

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Constantine Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on US-131

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US-131

  8. 8

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    36.5 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road

    1008 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Butler Road

    650 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road

  16. 16

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

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mottville 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
97.4 mi · 57%
I 94
36.5 mi · 21%
US-131
16.6 mi · 10%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 5%
Riverside Drive
4.56 mi · 3%
Constantine Bypass
3.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

96.8 mi · 01h 44m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
01h 23m from Mottville
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mottville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mottville to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Mottville and 85.8 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mottville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Albion

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

1 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

29 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

37 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mottville and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 137.21 mi (220.82 km).

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#1 Mottville

Township in St.

Population1,429
Coordinates41.7994900, -85.7569400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Fulton Street (-85.757016, 41.799521)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.79 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.40
12.04 gal · 45.58 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.70 $45.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.60 $51.21
Premium $4.65 $28.02 $56.03
Diesel $5.30 $31.93 $63.86

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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There is no time difference between Mottville and Dearborn. The current time is 03:19:06.

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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.