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Trip from Dearborn, MI to Brant, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
113.5 mi
183 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dearborn, MI
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Brant, MI
Pawel Hordjewicz
Trip Overview
The drive from Dearborn, MI to Brant, MI covers 113.5 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, I 75, Peet Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.6 miles on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.7 miles from Dearborn, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 57.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| I 75 | 19.3 mi | 20m |
| Peet Road | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| West Vienna Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| South Hemlock Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| Brady Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Vienna Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 78 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,408 veh/hr typical · worst 5,509
Quietest
2 AM
~279 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Brant, MI.
1
Start on US 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
3
Merge onto I 94
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
4
Continue on I 94
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
302 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 216A
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 131
Toward M 57: Montrose, Clio
10
Turn left onto M 57
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
West Vienna Road
11
Continue on M 57
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Street
12
Continue on M 57
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vienna Road
13
Continue on M 57
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Peet Road
14
Continue on M 57
400 ft
·
7 sec
·
Peet Road
15
Continue on M 57
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
16
Turn left onto M 57
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broad Street
17
Continue on M 57
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Broad Street
18
Continue on M 57
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brady Street
19
Continue on M 57
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Brady Road
20
Turn right onto South Hemlock Road
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Hemlock Road
21
Turn left onto West Brant Road
132 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Brant Road
22
Arrive at destination
West Brant Road
Trip Plan
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 56.7 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 4m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brant, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dearborn, 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 Dearborn, MI
This is one driving day of about 113.5 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Dearborn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway for about 57.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.7 miles from Dearborn, 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.
Dodge Road Rest Area 631
0.1 mi from route
Clarkston Rest Area 904
0.1 mi from route
Clio Rest Area 612
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 84.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
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 216A
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge onto I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75: Saginaw
6
84.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward M 57: Montrose, Clio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 131
Toward M 57: Montrose, Clio
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.60 one way
$35.19 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $19.30 | $38.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.02 | $44.04 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.92 | $5.45 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Origin
Dearborn, MI
Night in Dearborn on Tuesday
Local time
9:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 5 to 12 mph
50% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:29PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Destination
Brant, MI
Night in Brant on Tuesday
Local time
9:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NW 1 to 10 mph
64% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:29PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
76°F
Atlas, MI
57 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
6 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
2h 22m 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?
113.5 mi in 2h 22m, mostly highway — 57.6 mi of that is on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
73% 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: 57.6 mi on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and I 75. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.
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 113.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,101 ft
591 ft
Total Climb
518 ft
Total Descent
497 ft
Highest Point
1,101 ft
~48.6 mi in
Elevation Range
510 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Brant, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, M 57: Montrose and Clio.
Toledo
6.8 mi in
|
~10m
M 57: Montrose
84.1 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Clio
84.1 mi in
|
~1h 33m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Brant, MI
Full guide →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 22m. Total distance: 113.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.6 miles on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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 Brant, 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. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brant, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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