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Trip from Dearborn, MI to Bingham Farms, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

27m

Distance

17.9 mi

29 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

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

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Dearborn, MI

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Downtown Bingham Farms, MI, MI

Bingham Farms, MI

A. G. Rosales

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel between Dearborn and Bingham Farms, you are in for a quick 17.9-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. This route is entirely contained within Michigan, keeping you firmly in the Midwest for the duration of your trip. Because of the short distance, this is a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $3 on fuel, making it a very economical drive. Whether you are commuting or heading out for an afternoon appointment, this highway-focused path provides a direct link between the two locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southfield Freeway 8.5 mi 11m
John C Lodge Freeway 3.5 mi 3m
Ford Road 2 mi 3m
Telegraph Road 1.5 mi 2m
West 13 Mile Road 0.6 mi 1m
Schaefer Road 0.5 mi 1m
North M 39 Service Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Michigan Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Southfield Freeway — 8.5 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 12

79 ft · 6 sec · Michigan Avenue
2

Turn left onto Schaefer Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Schaefer Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto M 153

521 ft · 11 sec · Ford Road
4

Continue on M 153

1.9 mi · 3 min · Ford Road
Use the left lane.
5

Turn slight right

0.4 mi · 1 min
6

Turn straight onto North M 39 Service Drive

351 ft · 7 sec · North M 39 Service Drive
7

Take the ramp

478 ft · 11 sec
Toward M 39 North
8

Merge onto M 39

8.5 mi · 11 min · Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 16 Toward M 10 North: Lansing Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto M 10

3.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 18A Toward US 24 North Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto US 24

1.5 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
13

Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 13 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
14

Arrive at destination

West 13 Mile Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Schaefer Road

Turn left onto Schaefer Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3 mi into trip | ~6m in | M 39 / Southfield Freeway

Merge onto M 39 / Southfield Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward M 10 North: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16 Toward M 10 North: Lansing
7
15.5 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward US 24 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 18A Toward US 24 North
6
17.3 mi into trip | ~26m in | West 13 Mile Road

Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.80 one way

$5.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.07 $6.15
premium $4.89 $3.44 $6.89
diesel $5.61 $3.95 $7.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.4 0 $1.88 $0.86
Efficient EV 4.5 0 $1.57 $0.72
EV Truck/SUV 7.2 0 $2.51 $1.15

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 16, 2026

Origin

Dearborn, MI

Morning in Dearborn on Sunday

Local time

7:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 13 mph 63% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:52PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Bingham Farms, MI

Morning in Bingham Farms on Sunday

Local time

7:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 12 mph 79% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:52PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

27m 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 practical, highway-focused drive that relies heavily on the Southfield Freeway and John C Lodge Freeway. Roughly 67% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on these major thoroughfares. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch along an 8.5-mile segment of the Southfield Freeway, which dictates the primary pace of the trip. The transition from local streets like Ford Road onto these faster freeways marks the most significant change in road character. It is an efficient, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed over scenic detours.

67% 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: 8.5 mi on Southfield Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southfield Freeway and John C Lodge Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Schaefer Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Schaefer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (M 39 / Southfield Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Dearborn, MI and Bingham Farms, MI, road signs point toward M 39 North and M 10 North: Lansing.

M 39 North

2.9 mi in | ~6m

M 10 North: Lansing

11.5 mi in | ~18m

About the Cities

Starting 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 27m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Southfield 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 Bingham Farms, 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: near the start (Schaefer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (M 39 / Southfield Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bingham Farms, 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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