How far is Paw Paw Lake, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Paw Paw Lake, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (255 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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.
City in Calhoun County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paw Paw Lake and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paw Paw Lake and Dearborn.
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Start on Center
4 m · 7 sec · Center
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Turn left onto Paw Paw Lake Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Paw Paw Lake Road
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Turn right onto Hagar Shore Road
2721 ft · 42 sec · Hagar Shore Road
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Turn right onto M-140
2.5 mi · 4 min · M-140
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Continue on Watervliet Road
843 ft · 14 sec · Watervliet Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Watervliet Road
727 ft · 19 sec · Watervliet Road
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Take the ramp left
1679 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
129.8 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
36.5 mi · 39 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 Paw Paw Lake and Dearborn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Watervliet Road
Merge slight left
130 mi · 02h 19m
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 Paw Paw Lake 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 Paw Paw Lake to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 87.5 miles from Paw Paw Lake and 87.7 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.4 miles (255 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 $23.30 one way or $46.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paw Paw Lake and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Albion
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 Albion.
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paw Paw Lake and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 158.46 mi (255.01 km).
#1 Paw Paw Lake
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 3,511 |
| Coordinates | 42.2122600, -86.2719700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.30 | $46.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.28 | $52.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.76 | $57.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.78 | $65.56 |
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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