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Trip from Dearborn, MI to Vermontville, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

111.8 mi

180 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Dearborn, MI

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Vermontville, MI

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Trip Overview

This 111.8-mile drive from Dearborn, MI to Vermontville, MI is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes. You'll spend about 80% of your time on major highways, primarily I-96 and the Southfield Freeway, making it a highway-focused journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $17. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is well-suited for a day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so you'll be traversing familiar territory throughout your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.9 miles from Dearborn, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 65.9 mi 1h 10m
East Vermontville Highway 14.1 mi 27m
Southfield Freeway 8.5 mi 11m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 8.2 mi 8m
John C Lodge Freeway 3.9 mi 4m
I 69 3.5 mi 3m
Lansing Road 2.2 mi 3m
Ford Road 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 65.9 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 12

79 ft · 6 sec · Michigan Avenue
2

Turn left onto Schaefer Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Schaefer Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto M 153

521 ft · 11 sec · Ford Road
4

Continue on M 153

1.9 mi · 3 min · Ford Road
Use the left lane.
5

Turn slight right

0.4 mi · 1 min
6

Turn straight onto North M 39 Service Drive

351 ft · 7 sec · North M 39 Service Drive
7

Take the ramp

478 ft · 11 sec
Toward M 39 North
8

Merge onto M 39

8.5 mi · 11 min · Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 16 Toward M 10 North: Lansing Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto M 10

3.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 18C Toward I 696 West: Lansing Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto I 696

8.2 mi · 8 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 96

18 mi · 19 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

48 mi · 51 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 40 sec
Exit 98A Toward Lansing Rd SOUTH Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto Lansing Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Lansing Road
17

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne
18

Merge onto I 69

3.5 mi · 3 min · I 69
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward M 100: Potterville, Grand Ledge
20

Turn right onto M 100

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Potterville Street
21

Turn left onto East Vermontville Highway

14 mi · 27 min · East Vermontville Highway
22

Continue on East Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
23

Turn left onto Eastside Drive

98 ft · 7 sec · Eastside Drive
24

Arrive at destination

Eastside Drive

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 21-minute drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential rush hour traffic in the Dearborn area. With no designated stops, you have the flexibility to pause for fuel or a quick break as needed, though the $17 fuel cost suggests you won't need to refuel often. Keep an eye on your exit for East Vermontville Highway as you approach your destination, as it marks the transition from faster highway speeds to local roads. The longest stretch on I-96 means you can settle in, but be ready for the shift in driving environment as you get closer to Vermontville.

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 55.9 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.9 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 25 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.9 miles or 1h 6m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vermontville, 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 111.8 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Dearborn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 65.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city and county seat of Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Howell, MI

56 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

Farmington, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Howell, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.9 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 I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Novi, Michigan

1 mi

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

1.2 mi

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 24

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13139084521

Visit website

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 39.9

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18102272233

Visit website

Taste Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 79.9

Mason, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15172200447

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

517 Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 87.9

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15175745573

Visit website

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 39.9

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 24

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 79.9

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15178844800

Visit website

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 12–5 pm

+13138983007

Visit website

Harris Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 71.9

Okemos, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15173493866

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 90.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Schaefer Road

Turn left onto Schaefer Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
11.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward M 10 North: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16 Toward M 10 North: Lansing
7
15.9 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 696 West: Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 18C Toward I 696 West: Lansing
6
42.5 mi into trip | ~52m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
90.4 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in

Take the exit toward Lansing Rd SOUTH

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 98A Toward Lansing Rd SOUTH

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.48 one way

$34.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.19 $38.38
premium $4.89 $21.51 $43.03
diesel $5.61 $24.68 $49.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.5 0 $11.74 $5.37
Efficient EV 28 0 $9.78 $4.47
EV Truck/SUV 44.7 0 $15.65 $7.16

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 17, 2026

Origin

Dearborn, MI

Late night in Dearborn on Sunday

Local time

5:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 1:39PM EDT until April 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 12:39PM CDT until April 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Vermontville, MI

Late night in Vermontville on Sunday

Local time

5:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live 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

26 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 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for this route, with 80% of your travel occurring on interstates like I-96 and the Southfield Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 65.9 miles on I-96, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While primarily a highway experience, the final leg into Vermontville will involve local roads like East Vermontville Highway, offering a slight change of scenery as you approach your destination. This mix means you can cover a lot of ground efficiently before transitioning to a more local feel.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.9 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and East Vermontville Highway. 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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 111.8 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 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Vermontville, MI, road signs point toward M 10 North: Lansing, Lansing Rd South, M 100: Potterville and Grand Ledge.

M 10 North: Lansing

11.5 mi in | ~18m

Lansing Rd South

90.4 mi in | ~1h 43m

M 100: Potterville

96.6 mi in | ~1h 52m

Grand Ledge

96.6 mi in | ~1h 52m

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 21m. Total distance: 111.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65.9 miles on I 96. 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 Vermontville, 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. 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 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 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 Vermontville, 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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