Dearborn, MI to Taymouth, MI is 95.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m via North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and I 75, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Michigan, making it a straightforward journey. It's a highly efficient route, with 92% of the travel on highways, so expect a consistent pace for most of the trip. Planning this drive is simple, as it's well within the scope of a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.5 miles from Dearborn, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi
1h 1m
I 75
24.4 mi
26m
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi
7m
Birch Run Road
3.6 mi
4m
Main Street
1.5 mi
3m
Michigan Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Seymour Road
0.5 mi
2m
Detroit Industrial Expressway
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 47 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,600 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,745
Quietest
2 AM
~240 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Taymouth, 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
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
24 mi·26 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 136Toward M 54, M 83: Birch Run, Frankenmuth
10
Turn left onto M 54; M 83
226 ft·3 sec·Birch Run Road
11
Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi·3 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on Birch Run Road
3.5 mi·4 min·Birch Run Road
13
Turn left onto Seymour Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Seymour Road
14
Turn left
134 ft·9 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 50 minutes, this is an easy same-day trip, so you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it’s economical to fill up before you leave Dearborn. The longest stretch is over 57 miles, so plan for a single fuel stop if your vehicle requires it, though it's unlikely to be necessary for this distance. Keep an eye on the transition from the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway to I 75, as this is your main highway change.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.5 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 54m 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.5 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taymouth, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dearborn, MI
This is one driving day of about 95.1 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Dearborn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 89.3 — 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
89.3 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward M 54, M 83: Birch Run, Frankenmuth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 136
Toward M 54, M 83: Birch Run, Frankenmuth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.81 one way
$31.62 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$17.22
$34.45
premium
$5.18
$19.41
$38.81
diesel
$5.35
$20.03
$40.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.5
0
$9.99
$4.56
Efficient EV
23.8
0
$8.32
$3.80
EV Truck/SUV
38
0
$13.31
$6.09
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 May 27, 2026
Origin
Dearborn, MI
Afternoon
in Dearborn on Wednesday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 3 to 7 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Taymouth, MI
Afternoon
in Taymouth on Wednesday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
NNE 7 mph3% chanceLive 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
4 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the 95.1 miles on major freeways like the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and I 75. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 57.6 miles on the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, which means steady progress without many deviations. The character of the drive is consistent for the majority of the journey, emphasizing speed and directness over varied scenery. Expect a smooth, predictable experience as you navigate these main arteries.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and I 75. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 7.3 miles (I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,034 ft591 ft
Total Climb
442 ft
Total Descent
402 ft
Highest Point
1,034 ft
~47.5 mi in
Elevation Range
442 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 Taymouth, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, M 54, M 83: Birch Run and Frankenmuth.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 95.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). 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.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Taymouth, 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 7.3 miles (I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): 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 Taymouth, MI before heading back.
