How far is Wise, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Wise, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.09 mi
02h 29m
Flight
122.3 mi
196.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.3 mi
Kilometers
196.82 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.09 mi
Kilometers
254.42 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Mon, May 4, 1:20 PM EDT
Return by in Wise
Mon, May 4, 3:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wise
2026-05-04T10:51
Arrive Dearborn
Mon, May 4, 1:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wise
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Beecher
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Wise
79 mi
01h 14m
To Dearborn
79.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Wise Road

    2 mi · 8 min · North Wise Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Coleman Road

    2 mi · 5 min · East Coleman Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Webster Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Webster Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 7th Street

    536 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Railway Street

    133 m · 14 sec · West Railway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    2587 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Coleman Road

    969 ft · 21 sec · North Coleman Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1566 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  14. 14

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

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  17. 17

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

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
109 mi · 69%
North Coleman Road
36.7 mi · 23%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 4%
East Coleman Road
2.02 mi · 1%
North Wise Road
1.99 mi · 1%
Michigan Avenue
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beecher
01h 14m from Wise
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wise and Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Beecher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Wise and 79.2 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wise and Sunny near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Beecher

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beecher, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Flint station

9 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

31 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

32 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

40 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wise and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 122.3 mi (196.82 km).

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#1 Wise

Township in Isabella County, Michigan

Population1,394
Coordinates43.7283600, -84.6472300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: North Wise Road (-84.64736, 43.728361)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.12 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.08
11.16 gal · 42.24 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.04 $42.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.73 $47.46
Premium $4.65 $25.97 $51.94
Diesel $5.30 $29.60 $59.19

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Wise and Dearborn. The current time is 10:51:30.

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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.