How far is Springport, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Springport, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.13 mi
03h 38m
Flight
159.95 mi
257.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.95 mi
Kilometers
257.41 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.13 mi
Kilometers
349.44 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in Springport
Sat, Apr 18, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springport
2026-04-18T06:40
Arrive Dearborn
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Zilwaukee
MI

City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Springport
107.1 mi
01h 49m
To Dearborn
110.1 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springport and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Huron Shore Road

    605 ft · 31 sec · South Lake Huron Shore Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Springport Road

    137 m · 26 sec · Springport Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    29.1 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

    Continue on West Bay Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Lake Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Huron Road

    26.2 mi · 37 min · North Huron Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Road

    1 km · 1 min · Center Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Huron Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Cedar Street

    3191 ft · 54 sec · West Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West M-61

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Saginaw

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

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

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  19. 19

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

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw
136 mi · 63%
North Huron Road
26.2 mi · 12%
West Huron Road
6.29 mi · 3%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 3%
East Lake Street
2.68 mi · 1%
West M-61
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saginaw

Merge slight left onto Saginaw

64.5 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zilwaukee
01h 49m from Springport
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Springport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Zilwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Springport and 110.1 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Springport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Zilwaukee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Zilwaukee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 8.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zilwaukee.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

5 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

14 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

56 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

57 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springport and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 159.95 mi (257.41 km).

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#1 Springport

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

Population783
Coordinates44.6352900, -83.3055200
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lake Huron Shore Road (-83.306118, 44.635407)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29 L · about $28.89
Round trip
$57.77
15.32 gal · 58 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.89 $57.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.58 $65.16
Premium $4.65 $35.65 $71.30
Diesel $5.30 $40.63 $81.26

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Springport and Dearborn. The current time is 06:40:16.

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.