Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Morning in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, 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
43m
Distance
28.3 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton Township, MI
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Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
This 28.3-mile drive from Clinton Township to Dearborn, Michigan, is a straightforward trip that typically takes around 43 minutes. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost of approximately $4, it's an ideal candidate for a day trip or even a quick afternoon excursion. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it an efficient way to travel between two points within the Midwest region. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, so don't expect a leisurely, scenic journey, but rather a direct and functional commute. This drive is best tackled when you need to get from point A to point B without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 20.6 mi | 27m |
| South Groesbeck Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Beaconsfield Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Michigan Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Masonic Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 20.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
17 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
2
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Moravian Drive
4
Turn right onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto M 97
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Groesbeck Highway
6
Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
15 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Beaconsfield Street
8
Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Masonic Boulevard
9
Turn right onto M 3
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Gratiot Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
11
Merge onto I 94
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 210A
Toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
US 12
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Navigation decision point
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
15 Mile Road
Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Turn right onto M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
27.5 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$4.42 one way
$8.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
8:51 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
12 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
43m 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?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches on the Edsel Ford Freeway and South Groesbeck Highway, indicating a predominantly fast-paced experience. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 20.6 miles on the Edsel Ford Freeway, allowing for sustained travel without frequent exits. While Beaconsfield Street is also part of the route, the overall feel is one of efficient transit on well-traveled expressways rather than winding country roads. Expect a consistent driving rhythm on this predominantly freeway-based path.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Edsel Ford Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Edsel Ford Freeway and South Groesbeck Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Moravian Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (15 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (M 3 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 43m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on Edsel Ford Freeway. 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 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (15 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (M 3 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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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