Origin
Grosse Ile, MI
Morning in Grosse Ile on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Ile, MI to Dearborn, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grosse Ile, MI
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Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
Grosse Ile to Dearborn is 16.5 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Fort Street/Meridian Road/Schaefer Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan's Midwest region, connecting two points without venturing onto any highways. It's a straightforward surface road cruise, ideal for a quick hop or an easy addition to a longer regional exploration. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire 16.5 miles, so expect typical town driving conditions.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Street | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Meridian Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Schaefer Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Schaefer Highway South | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Pennsylvania Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Macomb Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Street
— 6.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Ile, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on Mathias Drive
206 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mathias Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Mathias Drive
380 ft
·
22 sec
·
Mathias Drive
3
Turn left onto Macomb Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Macomb Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Meridian Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Meridian Road
5
Turn left onto Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
6
Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Avenue
7
Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pennsylvania Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Quarry Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Quarry Road
9
Turn right onto M 85
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Fort Street
10
Continue on M 85
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Fort Street South
11
Turn right onto Schaefer Highway South
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Schaefer Highway South
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Schaefer Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Schaefer Road
13
Turn left onto US 12
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
US 12
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.5 — 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
|
Mathias Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Mathias Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Macomb Street
Turn left onto Macomb Street
Navigation decision point
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Pennsylvania Road
Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Schaefer Highway South
Turn right onto Schaefer Highway South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Turn left onto US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Dearborn, MI
Morning in Dearborn on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
13 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
34m 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?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on Fort Street. You'll be navigating through built-up areas for the duration, so be prepared for traffic signals and local intersections. Meridian Road and Schaefer Road continue this pattern, keeping you on local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Fort Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mathias Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 16.5 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: near the start (Mathias Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Macomb Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Pennsylvania Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 34m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Fort Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Mathias Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Macomb Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Pennsylvania Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dearborn, 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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