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Trip from Dearborn, MI to Dover, MI

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

Drive Time

3h 6m

Distance

168.1 mi

270 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 55m ★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m

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

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Dearborn, MI

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Dover, MI

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Trip Overview

This 168.1-mile drive from Dearborn, Michigan, to Dover, Michigan, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 6 minutes. Primarily utilizing major highways like North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and I-75, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With an estimated fuel cost of $26, it's an economical option for exploring within the Midwest. The road is mostly highway, making it a predictable and efficient way to travel between these two Michigan locations.

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

84 miles from Dearborn, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway 57.6 mi 1h 1m
I 75 51.3 mi 54m
US 10 47.4 mi 47m
Edsel Ford Freeway 5.6 mi 7m
South Clare Avenue 3 mi 5m
East Dover Road 1 mi 3m
Michigan Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Detroit Industrial Expressway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway — 57.6 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Dover, 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

51 mi · 54 min · I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 162B Toward US 10 West: Midland
10

Continue on US 10

11 mi · 11 min · US 10
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

36 mi · 36 min · US 10
Toward US 10: Clare
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward Old 27 Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto East Colonville Road

342 ft · 13 sec · East Colonville Road
14

Turn right onto US 10 BUS; US 127 BUS

3.0 mi · 5 min · South Clare Avenue
15

Turn right onto East Dover Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · East Dover Road
16

Turn right onto South Eberhart Avenue

14 ft · 0 sec · South Eberhart Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

South Eberhart Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 3-hour duration, this trip is ideal for a flexible schedule, allowing you to depart at your convenience. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your breaks. Factor in the $26 fuel cost for budgeting. The longest stretch without a significant change in direction is 57.6 miles on the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, so plan your refueling and rest stops accordingly before entering that segment. Since it's a single-day drive, you'll arrive at your destination with plenty of time to spare.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 1h 33m 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 37 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84 miles or 1h 33m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dover, 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 168.1 miles and 3h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Dearborn, 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 North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway for about 57.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Holly, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Holly, MI

84 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

Rochester Hills, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flint, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Troy, Michigan

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 24

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

1.2 mi

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 24

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 108.1

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13139084521

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Qahwah House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134278944

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 60

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+13135137548

Visit website

Black Box Coffee Shop and Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

In Harmony Café Sweets & More

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 12

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+15863076450

Visit website

Troy Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 24

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12485243570

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 72

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 72

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 12

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 108.1

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19895960022

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 12

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12488507182

Visit website

Hamtramck Disneyland

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 12

Hamtramck, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13133465465

Visit website

Dahlia Hill Society

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 132.1

Midland, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19896310100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 163.8 — 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
163.8 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in

Take the exit toward Old 27

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Old 27

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.28 one way

$52.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.85 $57.71
premium $4.89 $32.35 $64.70
diesel $5.61 $37.11 $74.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.4 0 $17.65 $8.07
Efficient EV 42 0 $14.71 $6.72
EV Truck/SUV 67.2 0 $23.53 $10.76

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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

Late night in Dearborn on Sunday

Local time

12:24 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 3:21PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

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

Dover, MI

Late night in Dover on Sunday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

14 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

3h 6m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this 168.1-mile trip, with 96% of the drive taking place on major freeways and interstates. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 57.6 miles on the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The route blends segments of I-75 and US-10, providing a clear and direct path for most of the journey. This highway-centric profile means you'll spend the majority of your time on high-speed, well-maintained roads.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 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 13 significant decision points across 168.1 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 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 168.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Dover, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Dover, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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