Origin
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Late night in Grosse Pointe Farms on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Pointe Farms, MI to Dearborn, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.1 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Trip Overview
Grosse Pointe Farms to Dearborn is 17.1 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Edsel Ford Freeway and Michigan Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused trip stays within Michigan's Midwest region, making it a straightforward commute or a quick excursion. With only a 27-minute drive time and no planned stops, you can easily fit this into any schedule. The primary roads are well-maintained and direct, offering a no-fuss journey between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Moross Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Michigan Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Edsel Ford Service Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 13.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Farms, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on Moross Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Moross Road
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto Edsel Ford Service Drive
300 ft
·
10 sec
·
Edsel Ford Service Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 94 West
4
Merge onto I 94
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 210A
Toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Arrive at destination
US 12
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Edsel Ford Service Drive
Turn left onto Edsel Ford Service Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 94 West
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
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 210A
Toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 12 / Michigan Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 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 | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
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
Late night in Dearborn on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
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
3 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
27m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 79% of the route utilizing major freeways. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Edsel Ford Freeway, including a continuous stretch of 13.5 miles. The journey begins on Moross Road before merging onto the freeway system, eventually leading you to Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal distractions, characteristic of a utilitarian freeway commute.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on Edsel Ford Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Edsel Ford Freeway and Moross Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Edsel Ford Service Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Edsel Ford Service Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on Edsel Ford Freeway. 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: at 2.2 miles (Edsel Ford Service Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 94 / Edsel Ford 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 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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