Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
58.4 mi
94 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Goodrich, MI
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Dearborn, MI to Goodrich, MI is 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 12m via I 94 East, Detroit Industrial Expressway, and Edsel Ford Freeway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Michigan. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a same-day excursion. The drive predominantly utilizes surface roads, suggesting a more local travel experience rather than interstate cruising. Plan for a straightforward commute across the region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 37.5 mi | 40m |
| Ortonville Road | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| South State Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Michigan Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hegel Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 66 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,715 veh/hr typical · worst 5,784
Quietest
2 AM
~306 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Goodrich, MI.
Start on US 12
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 94
Continue on I 94
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn right onto M 15
Continue on M 15
Turn left onto Hegel Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 58.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward M 15: Clarkston, Davison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto M 15 / Ortonville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Hegel Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| premium | $5.25 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $14.21 | $28.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Dearborn on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Goodrich on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is almost entirely surface roads, meaning you'll encounter city streets and local thoroughfares for the majority of the 58.4 miles. The highway portion is minimal, with no significant stretches on interstates. Expect frequent intersections and traffic lights as you navigate through populated areas. The transition from I-94 East to local roads will be the primary shift in driving conditions you'll notice.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Ortonville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 44.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
554 ft
Total Descent
258 ft
Highest Point
1,127 ft
~45.9 mi in
Elevation Range
536 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dearborn, MI and Goodrich, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, M 15: Clarkston and Davison.
Toledo
M 15: Clarkston
Davison
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
Founded 1835
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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