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Trip from Camden, MI to Dearborn, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

107.3 mi

173 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m

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

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Camden, MI

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Dearborn, MI

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Trip Overview

This 107.3-mile drive from Camden to Dearborn, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, it’s an economical excursion. The route primarily utilizes US 12 and I-94, offering a straightforward journey through the Midwest region. You’ll find this drive to be highway-focused, making it a practical option for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Michigan locations. Given its manageable length, no overnight stops are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

53.7 miles from Camden, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 12 32.4 mi 46m
I 94 27.3 mi 29m
East Chicago Road 17.4 mi 21m
South Edon Road 12.8 mi 17m
US-12 5.9 mi 8m
West Chicago Road 4.6 mi 6m
South Main Street 1.8 mi 3m
Schaefer Road 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 12 — 32.4 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Bell Street

41 ft · 6 sec · West Bell Street
2

Turn left onto M 49

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on M 49

4.9 mi · 6 min · South Edon Road
4

Continue on M 49

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
5

Continue on M 49

8.0 mi · 10 min · South Edon Road
6

At end of road, turn right onto US 12

4.6 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road
7

Continue on US 12

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West Chicago Street
8

Continue on US 12; M 99

17 mi · 21 min · East Chicago Road
9

Continue on US 12

5.9 mi · 8 min · US-12
10

Continue on US 12

32 mi · 46 min · US 12
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
12

Merge onto US 23

0.9 mi · 57 sec · US 23
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 94

27 mi · 29 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 208 Toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward Schaefer Road
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward Schaefer Road, Butler Road Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn left onto Butler Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Butler Road
20

At end of road, turn left onto Schaefer Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Road
21

Turn left onto US 12

79 ft · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue
Use the left lane.
22

Arrive at destination

US 12

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 107.3-mile drive, starting your journey in the morning will give you ample time to reach Dearborn without feeling rushed. Since it’s a 1-day trip, you have the advantage of flexibility; however, plan for one brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye out for the transition onto I-94, as this is where the majority of your highway time will be spent. With a fuel cost of around $17, it’s wise to ensure you have a full tank before departing Camden to minimize any potential detours for refueling on this direct route.

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 53.7 miles from Camden, MI, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 24 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.7 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m

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 Camden, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Camden, MI

This is one driving day of about 107.3 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Camden, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 12 for about 32.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Saline, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saline, MI

54 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.

Popular next leg

Saline, MI to Dearborn, MI

37.6 mi · 46m

Pacing Suggestions

Jonesville, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brooklyn, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from Camden, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jonesville, Michigan

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 30min in 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+15178492600

Visit website

Best coffee break · home stretch

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

1.2 mi

Socotra Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

1.9 mi

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesville, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+15178492600

Visit website

Zingerman's Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17349296060

Visit website

RoosRoast Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17342229202

Visit website

The Drip House Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+17348004135

Visit website

Misfit Society Coffee Club

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17342632228

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13139084521

Visit website

Socotra Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+17349295672

Visit website

Sanaa Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+17345475696

Jabal Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+13135137548

Visit website

Qahwah House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134278944

Visit website

Black Box Coffee Shop and Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Qazzaz Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Allen Park, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13136331990

Visit website

Zap Zone at BIG Best In Games - Ypsilanti

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+17349306670

Visit website

Rolling Hills Water Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 12–7 pm

+17344849676

Visit website

Hidden Lake Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Tipton, MI

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15174312060

Visit website

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 12–5 pm

+13138983007

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Taylor, MI

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 76.7 and 107.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
76.7 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago

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

Toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
8
76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports

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 BL East: Detroit, Airports
8
104.7 mi into trip | ~2h 15m 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
8
105.4 mi into trip | ~2h 17m 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
107.3 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | US 12 / Michigan Avenue

Turn left onto US 12 / Michigan Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.78 one way

$33.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.42 $36.84
premium $4.89 $20.65 $41.30
diesel $5.61 $23.69 $47.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.2 0 $11.27 $5.15
Efficient EV 26.8 0 $9.39 $4.29
EV Truck/SUV 42.9 0 $15.02 $6.87

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Camden, MI

Morning in Camden on Tuesday

Local time

11:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dearborn, MI

Morning in Dearborn on Tuesday

Local time

11:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

SE 3 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:53AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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

6 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

2h 21m 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?

This route is largely highway-focused, with 62% of the drive taking place on interstates and major highways. You’ll experience a 32.4-mile stretch on US 12, which forms a significant portion of the journey. While predominantly a highway drive, the inclusion of East Chicago Road indicates some transitions to more local thoroughfares. Expect a steady pace for most of the trip, ideal for covering ground efficiently. The character leans towards practical transit rather than leisurely cruising, so be prepared for a direct approach.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.4 mi on US 12.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 76.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 107.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 76.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Camden, MI and Dearborn, MI, road signs point toward Chicago and Airports.

Chicago

76.7 mi in | ~1h 45m

Airports

76.8 mi in | ~1h 46m

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 2h 21m. Total distance: 107.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32.4 miles on US 12. 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 76.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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