How far is Tuscola, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Tuscola, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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 01h 37m.
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
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Township in Oakland County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscola and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscola and Dearborn.
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Start on 4th Street
13 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Bray Road
1739 ft · 31 sec · Bray Road
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Turn right onto Ormes Road
2 mi · 5 min · Ormes Road
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Continue on East Curtis Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Curtis Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
1573 ft · 49 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Weiss Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Weiss Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gera Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Gera Road
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Turn right onto Birch Run Road
2 mi · 3 min · Birch Run Road
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Continue on Main Street
134 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South, US 23
880 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
61 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1639 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
2026 ft · 56 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Tuscola 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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Tuscola and Sunny near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscola to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Tuscola and 44.1 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscola and Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
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 Springfield.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscola and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 73.53 mi (118.34 km).
#1 Tuscola
Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
| Population | 1,942 |
| Coordinates | 43.3264100, -83.6571800 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
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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