Origin
Dearborn, MI
Night in Dearborn on Sunday
Local time
10:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dearborn, MI to Walled Lake, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Walled Lake, MI
Kevin Carrera
Trip Overview
The drive from Dearborn, MI to Walled Lake, MI covers 29.7 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southfield Freeway, Walter P Reuther Freeway, Haggerty Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on Southfield Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Freeway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 6.4 mi | 6m |
| Haggerty Connector | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Ford Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| East West Maple Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Schaefer Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North M 39 Service Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southfield Freeway
— 8.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Walled Lake, 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
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 5 North
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto M 5
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Haggerty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
196 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto M 5
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Haggerty Connector
18
Turn right onto East West Maple Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East West Maple Road
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
East West Maple Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.1 — 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
8
22.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
7
23.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward M 5 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward M 5 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.21 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.55 | $13.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Walled Lake, MI
Night in Walled Lake on Sunday
Local time
10:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
29.7 mi in 42m, mostly highway — 8.5 mi of that is on Southfield Freeway.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Southfield Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southfield Freeway and Walter P Reuther Freeway. 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
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
961 ft
591 ft
Total Climb
369 ft
Total Descent
20 ft
Highest Point
961 ft
~27.6 mi in
Elevation Range
369 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Walled Lake, MI, road signs point toward M 39 North, M 10 North: Lansing and M 5 North.
M 39 North
2.9 mi in
|
~6m
M 10 North: Lansing
11.5 mi in
|
~18m
M 5 North
23.1 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Starting in Dearborn, MI
Full guide →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
- • The Henry Ford — museum of history in Dearborn, Michigan, United States
- • Ford River Rouge Complex — industrial park in Dearborn, Michigan, United States
- • Fair Lane — Henry Ford's estate in Dearborn, Michigan
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 42m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Southfield Freeway. 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 Walled Lake, 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: 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 Walled Lake, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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