How far is Plymouth, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.04 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.39 mi
24.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.39 mi
Kilometers
24.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.04 mi
Kilometers
32.25 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Tue, Jun 2, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Tue, Jun 2, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-06-02T07:25
Arrive Dearborn
Tue, Jun 2, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Redford
MI

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

From Plymouth
10 mi
00h 14m
To Dearborn
10 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NNE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penniman Avenue

    122 m · 23 sec · Penniman Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3185 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Plymouth Road

    2833 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Haggerty Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Haggerty Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 96 East

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Jeffries Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Local)

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway

    1153 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on M 39 South: Southfield Freeway

    1973 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Southfield Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 153

    625 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on South M 39 Service Drive

    1815 ft · 39 sec · South M 39 Service Drive

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Ford Road

    1082 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Ford Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road

  17. 17

    Turn right 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 Plymouth and Dearborn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeffries Freeway
7.54 mi · 38%
Southfield Freeway
2.68 mi · 13%
Ford Road
2.28 mi · 11%
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
1.9 mi · 10%
Schoolcraft Road
1.86 mi · 9%
North Haggerty Road
0.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jeffries Freeway

Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

7.54 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redford
00h 14m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Redford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Plymouth and 10 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Redford

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

10 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

11 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

19 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 15.39 mi (24.76 km).

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#1 Plymouth

City in Wayne County, in the U.

Population8,905
Coordinates42.3714300, -83.4702100
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Penniman Avenue (-83.470115, 42.371501)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.35
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.68 $5.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.65 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $5.30 $3.77 $7.53

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Dearborn. The current time is 07:25:41.

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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.