How far is Saugatuck, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Saugatuck, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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 53m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saugatuck and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saugatuck and Dearborn.
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Start on the route
146 m · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Culver Street
624 ft · 18 sec · Culver Street
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Turn slight left onto Allegan Street
1871 ft · 51 sec · Allegan Street
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Continue on Old Allegan Road
656 ft · 22 sec · Old Allegan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Blue Star Highway
35 m · 4 sec · Blue Star Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Blue Star Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 196 North, US 31 North: Holland
1243 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway
19.6 mi · 21 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 6 East: Lansing
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.4 mi · 20 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
50 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39
3081 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Southfield Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 153
625 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on South M 39 Service Drive
1815 ft · 39 sec · South M 39 Service Drive
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Turn slight right onto Ford Road
1082 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Ford Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Ford Road
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Turn right onto Schaefer Road
2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn right 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 Saugatuck 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.
I 96 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saugatuck and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saugatuck to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Saugatuck and 94.2 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.04 one way or $50.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saugatuck and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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 Waverly.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saugatuck and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 155.85 mi (250.82 km).
#1 Saugatuck
City in Allegan County in the U.
| Population | 3,408 |
| Coordinates | 42.6550200, -86.2019800 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.04 | $50.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.90 | $61.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
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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