How far is Pierson, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Pierson, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 182.1 miles (293 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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 Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pierson and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierson and Dearborn.
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Start on 3rd Street
45 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Grand Street
106 m · 20 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1396 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on North Federal Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Federal Road
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Continue on North 3rd Street Northeast
927 ft · 20 sec · North 3rd Street Northeast
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
724 ft · 20 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lake Street Northeast
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Continue on 22 Mile Road Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · 22 Mile Road Northeast
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Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
2337 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing
1009 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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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 Pierson 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
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Pierson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pierson to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293 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?
Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Pierson and 91.2 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pierson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Dimondale
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 Dimondale.
East Lansing station
Albion station
Jackson station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pierson and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 136.34 mi (219.42 km).
#1 Pierson
Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
| Population | 174 |
| Coordinates | 43.3197500, -85.4978100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $4.59 | $29.49 | $58.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $33.68 | $67.36 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $37.52 | $75.05 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $41.60 | $83.20 |
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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