How far is Rockwood, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Rockwood, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockwood and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwood and Dearborn.
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Start on Church Street
115 m · 17 sec · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Burton Street
65 m · 9 sec · Burton Street
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Continue on Burton Street
17 m · 7 sec · Burton Street
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Turn left onto Fort Road
1802 ft · 49 sec · Fort Road
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Turn right onto Huron River Drive
629 ft · 23 sec · Huron River Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Detroit
2341 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Fisher Freeway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 85: Fort Street, Schaefer Highway
1049 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Highway North
531 ft · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Schaefer Highway South
1.7 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Highway South
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Continue on Schaefer Road
1.8 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 Rockwood and Dearborn.
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.
Fisher Freeway
Continue on Fisher Freeway
7.79 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Rockwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockwood to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Southgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Rockwood and 10.1 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:36 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 Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Rockwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Southgate
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 Southgate.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockwood and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 17.74 mi (28.55 km).
#1 Rockwood
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,146 |
| Coordinates | 42.0708800, -83.2466000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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