Origin
Brockway, MI
Morning in Brockway on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockway, 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 29m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brockway, MI
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Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a drive from Brockway to Dearborn, Michigan, covers a modest 65.3 miles and is estimated to take about 1 hour and 14 minutes. This trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, with no need for overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $10, making it an economical option. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like Kinney Road, Main Street, and Burnell Road, with no highway driving involved. This makes for a turn-heavy local drive through the Midwest region of Michigan, offering a straightforward and direct path between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 21.1 mi | 27m |
| Ford Freeway | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Memphis Ridge Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Emmett Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Kinney Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 21.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockway, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on M 19
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Emmett Road
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Kinney Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on M 19
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on M 19
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Kinney Road
5
Continue on M 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnell Road
6
Continue on M 19
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
7
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on M 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
9
Continue on M 19
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto M 19
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto M 19
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on M 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New Haven Road
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
14
Merge onto I 94
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Ford Freeway
15
Continue on I 94
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 210A
Toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
US 12
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Brockway, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 20.1 and 64.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
20.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
M 19 / Gratiot Avenue
Turn right onto M 19 / Gratiot Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
M 19 / Main Street
Turn left onto M 19 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 West: Detroit
Navigation decision point
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
8
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 210A
Toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
6
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
US 12 / Michigan Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.21 one way
$20.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Dearborn, MI
Morning in Dearborn on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating through community roads rather than high-speed highways. With a 0% highway share, expect a consistent pace dictated by local traffic and speed limits. While there's no mention of the longest uninterrupted stretch, the profile suggests a continuous engagement with the road network, requiring your attention at each intersection. You'll experience a drive that is more about local navigation and less about covering vast distances quickly. It's a consistent, grounded journey without the typical interstate experience.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on Edsel Ford Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 20.1 miles in near M 19 / Gratiot Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.1 miles (M 19 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles (M 19 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 29m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on Edsel Ford Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 20.1 miles (M 19 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles (M 19 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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