How far is Ossineke, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Ossineke, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.51 mi
03h 54m
Flight
178.76 mi
287.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.76 mi
Kilometers
287.68 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.51 mi
Kilometers
377.4 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Ossineke
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ossineke
2026-04-22T20:38
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ossineke
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kawkawlin
MI

Township in Bay County, Michigan

From Ossineke
117.5 mi
01h 57m
To Dearborn
117 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Nicholson Hill Road

    35 m · 14 sec · East Nicholson Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    50.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue on West Bay Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Lake Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Huron Road

    26.2 mi · 37 min · North Huron Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Road

    1 km · 1 min · Center Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Huron Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Cedar Street

    3191 ft · 54 sec · West Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West M-61

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Saginaw

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ossineke 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw
136 mi · 58%
North Huron Road
26.2 mi · 11%
West Huron Road
6.29 mi · 3%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 2%
East Lake Street
2.68 mi · 1%
West M-61
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saginaw

Merge slight left onto Saginaw

64.5 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
178.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kawkawlin
01h 57m from Ossineke
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ossineke and Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kawkawlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.5 miles from Ossineke and 117 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ossineke and Sunny near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Kawkawlin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kawkawlin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 3.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kawkawlin.

BUS

Bay City, MI

7 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

24 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

75 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

75 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ossineke and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 178.76 mi (287.68 km).

Ossineke

#1 Ossineke

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population1,593
Coordinates44.9022300, -83.4424700
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: East Nicholson Hill Road (-83.442458, 44.902413)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.32 L · about $31.19
Round trip
$62.37
16.54 gal · 62.64 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.19 $62.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.17 $70.34
Premium $4.65 $38.49 $76.98
Diesel $5.30 $43.86 $87.73

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 Ossineke and Dearborn. The current time is 20:38:52.

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.