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Trip from Dearborn, MI to Martin, 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

2h 50m

Distance

145.5 mi

234 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m

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 Martin, MI, MI

Martin, MI

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Trip Overview

This 145.5-mile journey from Dearborn to Martin, Michigan, is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 50 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated at $23. The route primarily utilizes the Detroit Industrial Expressway and M 89, offering a direct path through the Midwest region. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a day excursion, allowing you to arrive at your destination without needing an overnight stop. It’s a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

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

72.8 miles from Dearborn, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Detroit Industrial Expressway 103.8 mi 1h 51m
M 89 9 mi 10m
West Michigan Avenue 6.1 mi 9m
East Michigan Avenue 4.8 mi 5m
10th Street 4.7 mi 6m
Jackson Road 3.3 mi 4m
East Richplain Drive 3.2 mi 3m
106th Avenue 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Detroit Industrial Expressway — 103.8 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Martin, MI.

1

Start on US 12

79 ft · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue
2

Turn right onto Schaefer Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Schaefer Road
Use the right lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
5

Merge onto I 94

16 mi · 17 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

87 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
8

Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Wheatfield Parkway
9

Turn right onto I 94 BL; M 96

2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 BL

2.1 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue
11

Turn left onto I 94 BL

352 ft · 6 sec · Hamblin Street
12

Continue on East Hamblin Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue
13

Turn right onto M 89

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South Washington Avenue
14

Turn left onto M 89

6.1 mi · 9 min · West Michigan Avenue
15

Turn slight right onto M 89

0.2 mi · 16 sec · M-89
16

Continue on M 89

8.0 mi · 9 min · M 89
17

Continue on M 89

0.5 mi · 37 sec · East D Avenue
18

Turn right onto M 89

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 32nd Street
19

Turn left onto M 89; M 43

1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue
20

Turn straight onto M 89; M 43

3.2 mi · 3 min · East Richplain Drive
21

Continue on M 89; M 43

1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89; M 43
22

Continue on M 89; M 43

3.3 mi · 4 min · Jackson Road
23

Turn right onto 6th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · 6th Street
24

At end of road, turn left onto 106th Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · 106th Avenue
25

Turn right onto A-45

4.7 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
26

Continue on A-45

0.4 mi · 57 sec · South Main Street
27

Arrive at destination

A-45

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 50-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your day and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially on the initial highway segments. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or when you transition to M 89. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a break is over 100 miles. This route is designed for efficiency, so plan your stops strategically to make the most of your time on the road.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.8 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.8 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 32 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.8 miles or 1h 20m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Martin, 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 145.5 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 Detroit Industrial Expressway for about 103.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Butler, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Butler, MI

73 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

Ann Arbor, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.8 miles from Dearborn, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Detroit Industrial Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.8 miles.

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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 105.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Schaefer Road

Turn right onto Schaefer Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 94 West: Chicago
5
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway

Merge onto I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
18.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
105.8 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Take the exit toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

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

Toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.75 one way

$45.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.98 $49.95
premium $4.89 $28.00 $56.00
diesel $5.61 $32.12 $64.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.7 0 $15.28 $6.98
Efficient EV 36.4 0 $12.73 $5.82
EV Truck/SUV 58.2 0 $20.37 $9.31

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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

Morning in Dearborn on Tuesday

Local time

8:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 13 mph 63% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Warning

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

Destination

Martin, MI

Morning in Martin on Tuesday

Local time

8:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

W 13 mph 56% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Warning

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

63°F

Butler, MI

73 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 50m 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 drive has a significant highway component, with 72% of the route on faster roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 103.8 miles on the Detroit Industrial Expressway, which provides a consistent pace for much of the journey. As you transition to M 89 and West Michigan Avenue, the character of the drive may shift slightly, potentially offering a more local feel as you approach Martin. Overall, anticipate a predominantly high-speed experience with a brief change of pace towards the end.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.8 mi on Detroit Industrial Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Detroit Industrial Expressway and M 89. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Schaefer Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 145.5 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: near the start (Schaefer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

Between Dearborn, MI and Martin, MI, road signs point toward M 311 and M 96.

M 311

105.8 mi in | ~1h 55m

M 96

105.8 mi in | ~1h 55m

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 2h 50m. Total distance: 145.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 103.8 miles on Detroit Industrial Expressway. 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 Martin, 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: near the start (Schaefer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): 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 Martin, 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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