Dearborn to Goodland is 65.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via M 53, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, starting and ending in Michigan. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you head northeast. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this is a straightforward day trip, perfect for a quick excursion.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
M 53
24.2 mi
30m
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14 mi
15m
North Van Dyke Road
9.9 mi
13m
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi
7m
Metropolitan Parkway
3.3 mi
4m
Van Dyke Avenue
2.2 mi
3m
East Big Beaver Road
2 mi
3m
South Cedar Street
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
M 53
— 24.2 mi, about 30m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,378 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,418
Quietest
2 AM
~429 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Goodland, 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 216AToward I 75: Flint, ToledoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: FlintUse the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
14 mi·15 min·North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward Rochester RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Rochester Road
0.2 mi·18 sec·Rochester Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road
2.0 mi·3 min·East Big Beaver Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
3.1 mi·4 min·Metropolitan Parkway
12
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
0.1 mi·22 sec·Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto M 53
2.2 mi·3 min·Van Dyke Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto M 53
24 mi·30 min·M 53
Toward M 53 North: Imlay CityUse the right lane.
15
Turn left onto M 53
5.6 mi·7 min·North Van Dyke Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on M 53
1.6 mi·2 min·South Cedar Street
17
Continue on M 53
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cedar Street
18
Continue on M 53
4.3 mi·6 min·North Van Dyke Road
19
Turn left onto Armstrong Road
80 ft·3 sec·Armstrong Road
20
Arrive at destination
Armstrong Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 32.9 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 29.4 — 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
7
21.3 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward Rochester Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67
Toward Rochester Road
6
21.7 mi into trip|~27m in|Rochester Road
Turn right onto Rochester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
29.4 mi into trip|~40m in|M 53
Keep slight right at fork onto M 53 toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.19 one way
$20.37 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$11.17
$22.34
premium
$4.93
$12.75
$25.49
diesel
$5.60
$14.48
$28.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.7
0
$6.90
$3.15
Efficient EV
16.4
0
$5.75
$2.63
EV Truck/SUV
26.3
0
$9.20
$4.20
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Dearborn, MI
Evening
in Dearborn on Saturday
Local time
8:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 5 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:17AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:08AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Destination
Goodland, MI
Evening
in Goodland on Saturday
Local time
8:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 5 mph53% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:17AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:08AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac 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
5 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 28m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 35% of this drive is on highways, with the longest stretch on M 53 covering 24.2 miles. You'll transition from the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway onto North Van Dyke Road, which will feel like surface road cruising. Expect a mix of conditions as you move from more developed areas to less populated ones.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on M 53.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
868 ft591 ft
Total Climb
324 ft
Total Descent
77 ft
Highest Point
868 ft
~51.7 mi in
Elevation Range
277 ft
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 Goodland, MI, road signs point toward Toledo and M 53 North: Imlay City.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on M 53. 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 Goodland, 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: 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 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goodland, MI before heading back.
