How far is South Monroe, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from South Monroe, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Monroe and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Monroe and Dearborn.
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Start on the route
81 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
672 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dixie Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · South Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Monroe Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Nadeau Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nadeau Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Detroit
1590 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway
16.6 mi · 18 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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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 South Monroe 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.
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway
16.6 mi · 00h 18m
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 South Monroe 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 South Monroe to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from South Monroe and 20.6 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Rockwood
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 Rockwood.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Monroe and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 31.95 mi (51.42 km).
#1 South Monroe
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 6,433 |
| Coordinates | 41.8958800, -83.4177100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
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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