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Trip from Albion, MI to Dearborn, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

89.1 mi

143 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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ancient name for the island of Great Britain

Albion, MI

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Dearborn, MI

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 89.1-mile drive from Albion to Dearborn, Michigan, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 40 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is predominantly highway, with 94% of your journey on interstates, and costs an estimated $14 in fuel. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region for the entire trip, moving across Michigan. With no designated stops, this drive offers flexibility, allowing you to depart when it's most convenient for you. It's a practical option for a quick transit between these two Michigan locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.6 miles from Albion, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 BL 47 mi 50m
I 94 36.5 mi 39m
East Michigan Avenue 2.5 mi 3m
Schaefer Road 1.6 mi 3m
South Superior Street 0.3 mi <1m
Eaton Rapids Road 0.2 mi <1m
Butler Road 0.1 mi <1m
Michigan Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 BL — 47 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion, MI and Dearborn, MI.

1

Start on M 99

0.3 mi · 30 sec · South Superior Street
2

Turn right onto I 94 BL; M 99

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
3

Turn straight onto I 94 BL; M 99

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Eaton Rapids Road
4

Take the ramp onto I 94 BL

47 mi · 50 min · I 94 BL
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

37 mi · 39 min · I 94
Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 208 Toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward Schaefer Road
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward Schaefer Road, Butler Road Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto Butler Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Butler Road
10

At end of road, turn left onto Schaefer Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Road
11

Turn left onto US 12

79 ft · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

US 12

Trip Plan

With a short duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes, this 89.1-mile trip from Albion to Dearborn offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart anytime, but leaving earlier in the day might help you avoid any potential commuter traffic as you approach Dearborn. Given the relatively short distance and the $14 fuel cost, there's no need to split this drive. Consider making your longest stretch on I 94 BL, which spans 47 miles, a good point to assess your need for a brief rest stop or snack before continuing to your destination.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.6 miles from Albion, MI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dearborn, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Albion, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Albion, MI

This is one driving day of about 89.1 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Albion, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 BL for about 47 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Dexter, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dexter, MI

45 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Jackson, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dexter, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Albion, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Foundry Bakehouse and Deli

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albion, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+15176800092

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albion, Michigan

0.3 mi

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 89.1

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

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Rawaq Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

0.2 mi

Stirling Books & Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albion, Michigan

0.2 mi

Foundry Bakehouse and Deli

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Albion, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+15176800092

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Albion, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15176299800

Visit website

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.9

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17349295217

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.2

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 4:30 am–7 pm

+17345622004

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.2

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+17347194712

RoosRoast Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 57.3

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17342229202

Visit website

Zou Zou's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.2

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17344334226

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.1

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15173154061

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 89.1

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Rawaq Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 50.9

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17344368412

Visit website

Stirling Books & Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Albion, Michigan

Hours: 12–6 pm

+15176297560

Visit website

Socotra Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.3

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+17349295672

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 89.1

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13139084521

Visit website

Hyperion Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63.6

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17345475329

Visit website

Qazzaz Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 82.7

Allen Park, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13136331990

Visit website

RoosRoast Liberty

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.9

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17343692494

Visit website

Zap Zone at BIG Best In Games - Ypsilanti

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 57.3

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+17349306670

Visit website

Leslie Science & Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 50.9

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17349971553

Visit website

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 89.1

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 12–5 pm

+13138983007

Visit website

Rolling Hills Water Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 63.6

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 12–7 pm

+17344849676

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Taylor, MI

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 82.7

Taylor, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17342252233

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 49.9 and 89.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
49.9 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 94

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
8
86.5 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 208 Toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
5
86.8 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Schaefer Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Schaefer Road
8
87.1 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Schaefer Road, Butler Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Schaefer Road, Butler Road
6
89.1 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | US 12 / Michigan Avenue

Turn left onto US 12 / Michigan Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.93 one way

$27.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.29 $30.59
premium $4.89 $17.15 $34.29
diesel $5.61 $19.67 $39.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.7 0 $9.36 $4.28
Efficient EV 22.3 0 $7.80 $3.56
EV Truck/SUV 35.6 0 $12.47 $5.70

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Albion, MI

Late night in Albion on Sunday

Local time

3:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dearborn, MI

Late night in Dearborn on Sunday

Local time

3:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 13 to 16 mph 85% chance Live forecast

46°F

Dexter, MI

45 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

21 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 89.1-mile trip, with 94% of the journey utilizing interstates. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 47 miles on I 94 BL, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your drive. The route generally follows I 94 and East Michigan Avenue, offering a predominantly functional and efficient path. While not particularly winding or technical, the character is that of a reliable transit route, designed for steady progress rather than scenic detours.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47 mi on I 94 BL.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 BL and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.9 miles in near I 94.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 49.9 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Albion, MI to Dearborn, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Ann Arbor along the way.

Ann Arbor

49.9 mi in | ~55m | via I 94

About the Cities

Arriving in Dearborn, MI

Full guide →

Dearborn is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan. This article also covers the adjacent community of Dearborn Heights.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 89.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47 miles on I 94 BL. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dearborn, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 49.9 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dearborn, MI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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