How far is Yale, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Yale, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
70.31 mi
01h 21m
Flight
59.02 mi
94.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.02 mi
Kilometers
94.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.31 mi
Kilometers
113.16 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM EDT
Return by in Yale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yale
2026-04-23T10:04
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yale
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
Milton
MI

Township in Cass County, Michigan

From Yale
35.1 mi
00h 40m
To Dearborn
35.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1572 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto South Brockway Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Brockway Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Wilkes Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Wilkes Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Emmett Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Emmett Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Kinney Road

    2930 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Kinney Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Burnell Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Burnell Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Gratiot Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1995 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on New Haven Road

    1 mi · 2 min · New Haven Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1655 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Ford Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    21.1 mi · 28 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 Yale and Dearborn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
21.1 mi · 30%
Ford Freeway
15.4 mi · 22%
Emmett Road
6.99 mi · 10%
Gratiot Avenue
5.85 mi · 8%
Memphis Ridge Road
5.49 mi · 8%
Kinney Road
4.89 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

21.1 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 40m from Yale
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yale 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 Yale to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Yale and 35.2 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milton, 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 Milton.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

34 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

34 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

35 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

39 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yale and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 59.02 mi (94.98 km).

Yale

#1 Yale

Private research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Population1,905
Coordinates43.1300300, -82.7982600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-82.798301, 43.130028)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.55 $21.09
Premium $4.65 $11.54 $23.08
Diesel $5.30 $13.15 $26.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yale and Dearborn. The current time is 10:04:41.

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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.