How far is Ray, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Ray, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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 16m.
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.
Township in Lenawee County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ray and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ray and Dearborn.
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Start on Main
115 m · 17 sec · Main
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Continue on North 630 East
2016 ft · 1 min · North 630 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ray - Clear Lake Road
1 km · 2 min · Ray - Clear Lake Road
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Continue on East 750 North
1.4 km · 2 min · East 750 North
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on East 700 North
3039 ft · 1 min · East 700 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 925 East
2370 ft · 1 min · North 925 East
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Turn right onto East 750 North
2241 ft · 48 sec · East 750 North
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Continue on West Camden Road
2 mi · 5 min · West Camden Road
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Continue on West Bell Street
2573 ft · 1 min · West Bell Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Edon Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Edon Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Edon Road
8 mi · 11 min · South Edon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Chicago Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road
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Continue on West Chicago Street
2872 ft · 37 sec · West Chicago Street
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Continue on East Chicago Road
17.4 mi · 22 min · East Chicago Road
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Continue on US-12
5.9 mi · 8 min · US-12
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Continue on US 12
32.4 mi · 47 min · US 12
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Take the exit right
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports
2940 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 29 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 Ray 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.
US 12
Continue on US 12
32.4 mi · 00h 47m
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 Ray and Sunny near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ray to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Ray and 55.6 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ray and Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Springville
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 Springville.
Jackson station
Ann Arbor station
Albion station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ray and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 95.29 mi (153.35 km).
#1 Ray
Unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA
| Population | 4,059 |
| Coordinates | 41.7597700, -84.8719000 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.93 | $33.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.52 | $37.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
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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