Trip from Cedar Creek, 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 37m

Distance

131.4 mi

212 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 27m ★

6 AM

2h 38m

8 AM

2h 58m

10 AM

2h 45m

12 PM

2h 43m

3 PM

2h 46m

5 PM

2h 57m

8 PM

2h 31m

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

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Cedar Creek, MI

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Dearborn, MI

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Trip Overview

This 130.5-mile journey from Cedar Creek to Dearborn, Michigan, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, making for a more connected experience through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of around $20, this route is quite budget-friendly. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a need for focused attention rather than a leisurely cruise. Consider this a straightforward, local exploration rather than a grand scenic adventure.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.7 miles from Cedar Creek, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	103.3 mi	1h 50m
South State Highway 37	10.7 mi	15m
East Michigan Avenue	5.1 mi	6m
West Pifer Road	3.5 mi	4m
Michigan Avenue West	2.5 mi	4m
Schaefer Road	1.6 mi	3m
Cedar Creek Road	1.4 mi	5m
West Hamblin Avenue	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 103.3 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Cedar Creek Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Cedar Creek Road

At end of road, turn left onto West Pifer Road

3.5 mi · 4 min · West Pifer Road

Turn right onto M 37

11 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 37

Continue on M 37

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bedford Road North

Turn left onto M 89

2.5 mi · 4 min · Michigan Avenue West

Turn right onto M 89

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South Washington Avenue

Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

Continue on I 94 BL

352 ft · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

Turn right onto I 94 BL

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

Turn right onto I 94 BL

55 ft · 4 sec · I 94 BL

Continue on I 94 BL; M 96

0.1 mi · 7 sec · East Columbia Avenue

Merge onto I 94 BL; M 96

3.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

Turn sharp left onto I 94 BL; M 311

349 ft · 6 sec · 11 Mile Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 94 East: Detroit

Merge onto I 94

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 94

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.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 208 Toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward Schaefer Road

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward Schaefer Road, Butler Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Butler Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Butler Road

At end of road, turn left onto Schaefer Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Road

Turn left onto US 12

79 ft · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

US 12

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 14-minute duration and the turn-heavy nature of this 130.5-mile drive, starting in the morning is recommended to avoid potential afternoon traffic. While there are no designated stops in the data, this route's profile suggests you might want to build in flexibility for spontaneous pauses if you see something interesting. Keep your estimated fuel cost of $20 in mind, and plan for refueling beforehand as there's no information on available services along the way. Pay close attention to your GPS or navigation system, as the frequent turns on roads like West Pifer Road and Bedford Road North will require constant awareness.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 65.7 miles from Cedar Creek, MI, or about 1h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.3 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 29 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.7 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 9m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Cedar Creek, MI

This is one driving day of about 131.4 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Cedar Creek, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 103.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, MI

66 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

Battle Creek, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Michigan Center, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.7 miles from Cedar Creek, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.3 miles.

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 · first break window

Café Rica USA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Battle Creek, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 23min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

+12694410205

Visit website

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

1 mi

The Drip House Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ann Arbor, Michigan

2 mi

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

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Rawaq Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

0.3 mi

Sanaa Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ypsilanti, Michigan

0.4 mi

Café Rica USA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

+12694410205

Visit website

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17349295217

Visit website

The Drip House Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+17348004135

Visit website

Pennfield Ice Cream & Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12692821398

Scooter's Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+12697889349

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12697192031

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+12697531164

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15177952812

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

Rawaq Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17344368412

Visit website

Sanaa Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+17345475696

32 Social

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Battle Creek, MI

+12692438201

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

RoosRoast Liberty

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: 7 am–3 pm

+17343692494

Visit website

Hyperion Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17345475329

Visit website

Comet Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

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

Ann Arbor, Michigan

2 mi from route

Turkeyville Rest Area 722

2.2 mi from route

Zap Zone at BIG Best In Games - Ypsilanti

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 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 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 12–7 pm

+17344849676

Visit website

Leslie Science & Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17349971553

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, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 25.2 and 131.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

25.2 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward I 94 East: Detroit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 94 East: Detroit

92.3 mi into trip | ~1h 52m 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

128.8 mi into trip | ~2h 31m 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

129.5 mi into trip | ~2h 33m 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

131.4 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | US 12 / Michigan Avenue

Turn left onto US 12 / Michigan Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.54 one way

$41.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$22.56	$45.11
premium	$4.89	$25.29	$50.57
diesel	$5.61	$29.01	$58.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.4	$13.80	$6.31
Efficient EV	32.9	$11.50	$5.26
EV Truck/SUV	52.6	$18.40	$8.41

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Cedar Creek, MI

Morning in Cedar Creek on Tuesday

Local time

11:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dearborn, MI

Morning in Dearborn on Tuesday

Local time

11:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Sunny

NW 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

66°F

Jackson, MI

66 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

2 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 37m 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 decidedly turn-heavy local drive on this route from Cedar Creek to Dearborn. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and county roads for the entire 130.5 miles. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be constantly engaged with the immediate surroundings, rather than settling into a highway rhythm. The journey is designed around local infrastructure, so be prepared for a dynamic and interactive driving experience.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 103.3 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and South State Highway 37. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 131.4 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 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 92.3 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.8 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.

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

Ann Arbor

92.3 mi in | ~1h 52m | 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 2h 37m. Total distance: 131.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 103.3 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas 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.

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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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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Trip from Cedar Creek, MI to Dearborn, MI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Café Rica USA

Haraz Coffee House

Café Rica USA

Dozer Coffee

The Drip House Coffee

Pennfield Ice Cream & Coffee Shop

Scooter's Coffee

BIGGBY COFFEE

BIGGBY COFFEE

BIGGBY COFFEE

Haraz Coffee House

Rawaq Cafe

Sanaa Coffee House

32 Social

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

RoosRoast Liberty

Hyperion Coffee Co

Comet Coffee

Sandstone Rest Area 819

Grass Lake Rest Area

Belleville Rest Area

Marshall Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

TA

Chelsea Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Turkeyville Rest Area 722

Zap Zone at BIG Best In Games - Ypsilanti

Rolling Hills Water Park

Leslie Science & Nature Center

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

Airborne Adventure Park - Taylor, MI

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cedar Creek, MI

Dearborn, MI

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 37m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Dearborn, MI

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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