How far is Redford, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Redford, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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
10.54 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.46 mi
12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.46 mi
Kilometers
12 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.54 mi
Kilometers
16.97 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in Redford
Wed, Apr 22, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redford
2026-04-22T20:31
Arrive Dearborn
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Redford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dearborn Heights
MI

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

From Redford
5.3 mi
00h 07m
To Dearborn
5.3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
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 Redford and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Centralia Avenue

    136 m · 22 sec · Centralia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

    700 ft · 19 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 East

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Local)

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway

    1153 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

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

    1973 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Southfield Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 153

    625 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on South M 39 Service Drive

    1815 ft · 39 sec · South M 39 Service Drive

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Ford Road

    1082 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ford Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redford 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southfield Freeway
2.68 mi · 25%
Ford Road
2.28 mi · 22%
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
1.9 mi · 18%
Jeffries Freeway
1.59 mi · 15%
Schaefer Road
0.49 mi · 5%
M 39 South
0.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southfield Freeway

Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

2.68 mi · 00h 04m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dearborn Heights
00h 07m from Redford
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Redford and Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Dearborn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Redford and 5.3 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dearborn Heights

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

4 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

6 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

17 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

20 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redford and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 7.46 mi (12 km).

Redford

#1 Redford

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

Population49,936
Coordinates42.3833700, -83.2966000
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Centralia (-83.296564, 42.383371)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.41 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.79
0.74 gal · 2.82 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.40 $2.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.57 $3.15
Premium $4.65 $1.72 $3.44
Diesel $5.30 $1.96 $3.92

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 Redford and Dearborn. The current time is 20:31:06.

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.