How far is Napoleon, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Napoleon, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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.
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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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Napoleon and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Napoleon and Dearborn.
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Start on East Street
29 m · 9 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Austin Road
8.4 mi · 14 min · Austin Road
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Turn left onto Sharon Hollow Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sharon Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sharon Valley Road
98 m · 7 sec · Sharon Valley Road
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Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sharon Hollow Road
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Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
9.8 mi · 14 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Turn slight right onto Pleasant Lake Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Pleasant Lake Road
2022 ft · 38 sec · Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
95 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
5 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Turn left onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2127 ft · 38 sec · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Continue on Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1949 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
1740 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road
1008 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Butler Road
650 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Schaefer Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn left 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 Napoleon and Dearborn.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Napoleon and Sunny near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Napoleon to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Ann Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Napoleon and 37 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Napoleon and Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Ann Arbor
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 Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Napoleon and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 55.85 mi (89.88 km).
#1 Napoleon
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 6,703 |
| Coordinates | 42.1605900, -84.2460600 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.99 | $25.99 |
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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