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Trip from Dearborn, MI to Emmett, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

60.1 mi

97 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

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 Emmett, MI, MI

Emmett, MI

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Trip Overview

Dearborn to Emmett is 60.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via Edsel Ford Freeway, Ford Freeway, and Memphis Ridge Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Michigan, making it a straightforward trip within the Midwest region. Expect a drive primarily on highways, covering 63% of the total mileage. It's a relatively short journey, ideal for a quick day trip or an easy addition to a longer itinerary without requiring an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Edsel Ford Freeway 21.1 mi 27m
Ford Freeway 16.8 mi 17m
Memphis Ridge Road 5.5 mi 7m
County Line Road 5.3 mi 7m
Kinney Road 4.3 mi 6m
South Main Street 2.5 mi 5m
26 Mile Road 1.1 mi 1m
Burnell Road 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Edsel Ford Freeway — 21.1 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

21 mi · 27 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on I 94

17 mi · 17 min · Ford Freeway
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 248 Toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · 26 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
8

Turn left onto County Line Road

5.3 mi · 7 min · County Line Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto Muttonville Lane

159 ft · 8 sec · Muttonville Lane
10

Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

429 ft · 12 sec · Gratiot Avenue
11

Turn right onto M 19

2.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
12

Continue on M 19

4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road
13

Continue on M 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
14

Continue on M 19

1.1 mi · 1 min · Memphis Ridge Road
15

Continue on M 19

1.0 mi · 1 min · Burnell Road
16

Continue on M 19

4.3 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road
17

Continue on M 19

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18

Turn right onto Mary Street

66 ft · 3 sec · Mary Street
19

Arrive at destination

Mary Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clinton Township, MI

30 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

Harper Woods, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clinton Township, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.1 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 39.1 and 60.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
39.1 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 248 Toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
5
39.4 mi into trip | ~49m in | 26 Mile Road

Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
40.5 mi into trip | ~50m in | County Line Road

Turn left onto County Line Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
45.8 mi into trip | ~58m in | Gratiot Avenue

Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | Mary Street

Turn right onto Mary Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.40 one way

$18.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.32 $20.63
premium $4.89 $11.57 $23.13
diesel $5.61 $13.27 $26.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18 0 $6.31 $2.88
Efficient EV 15 0 $5.26 $2.40
EV Truck/SUV 24 0 $8.41 $3.85

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Late night in Dearborn on Tuesday

Local time

4:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 10 to 14 mph 76% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT until April 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Emmett, MI

Late night in Emmett on Tuesday

Local time

4:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

31 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

1h 21m 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?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience stretches like the 21.1 miles on the Edsel Ford Freeway, which offers a more direct and potentially faster pace. As you transition to roads like Memphis Ridge Road, the character may shift, offering a different driving experience from the initial freeway segments. The combination suggests a drive that balances efficiency with moments of more local road travel.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on Edsel Ford Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Edsel Ford Freeway and Ford Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 39.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (26 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 miles (County Line Road): 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.

On the drive from Dearborn, MI to Emmett, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Marine City along the way.

Marine City

39.1 mi in | ~48m

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 1h 21m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on Edsel Ford Freeway. 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 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (26 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 miles (County Line Road): Lane positioning matters here.

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