Origin
Dearborn Heights, MI
Late night in Dearborn Heights on Saturday
Local time
12:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dearborn Heights, MI to Dearborn, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dearborn Heights, MI
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Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
Dearborn Heights, MI to Dearborn, MI is 6.7 miles and takes about 12m via Ford Road, North Telegraph Road, and Schaefer Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Michigan. It’s a straightforward drive, mostly on surface roads, making it an easy option for a quick errand or a short hop between nearby points. You won't need much time or fuel, so it's a flexible choice for your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| North Telegraph Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Schaefer Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Michigan Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ford Road
— 5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn Heights, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on this road
404 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 24
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Telegraph Road
3
Continue on US 24
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Telegraph Road
4
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight left onto M 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Ford Road
6
Turn right onto Schaefer Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Schaefer Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto US 12
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
US 12
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 24 / North Telegraph Road
Turn left onto US 24 / North Telegraph Road
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Schaefer Road
Turn right onto Schaefer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Turn right onto US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.08 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Dearborn on Saturday
Local time
12:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
12m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles on Ford Road. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent intersections and potential traffic lights, typical of urban or suburban surface road driving. You'll be driving through local areas for the entire 6.7 miles.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Ford Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 24 / North Telegraph Road.
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 12m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 24 / North Telegraph Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Schaefer Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
623 ft
587 ft
Total Climb
10 ft
Total Descent
41 ft
Highest Point
623 ft
~0.5 mi in
Elevation Range
36 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Dearborn Heights, 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.
Arriving in Dearborn, MI
Full guide →Founded 1786
Dearborn is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan. This article also covers the adjacent community of Dearborn Heights.
Top landmarks
- • The Henry Ford — museum of history in Dearborn, Michigan, United States
- • Ford River Rouge Complex — industrial park in Dearborn, Michigan, United States
- • Fair Lane — Henry Ford's estate in Dearborn, Michigan
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 12m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Ford Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (US 24 / North Telegraph Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Schaefer Road): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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