How far is Reese, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Reese, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.04 mi
01h 48m
Flight
82.28 mi
132.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.28 mi
Kilometers
132.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.04 mi
Kilometers
172.27 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Reese
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reese
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reese
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Holly
MI

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

From Reese
54.3 mi
00h 54m
To Dearborn
52.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
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 Reese and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gates Street

    11 m · 4 sec · Gates Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    601 ft · 10 sec · Saginaw Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Washington Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Washington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Vassar Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Vassar Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Gera Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North Gera Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gera Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gera Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Birch Run Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Birch Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    134 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South, US 23

    880 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reese and Dearborn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
82 mi · 77%
North Gera Road
6.06 mi · 6%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 5%
Gera Road
4.2 mi · 4%
East Washington Road
2.82 mi · 3%
North Main Street
2.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

61 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly
00h 54m from Reese
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reese and Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Reese and 52.8 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Holly

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

25 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

32 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

33 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Lapeer station

39 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reese and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 82.28 mi (132.42 km).

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#1 Reese

Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America

Population1,366
Coordinates43.4505800, -83.6963500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Gates Street (-83.696467, 43.45058)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.51
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.25 $28.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.65 $17.59 $35.18
Diesel $5.30 $20.05 $40.10

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 Reese and Dearborn. The current time is 23:49:43.

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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.