Origin
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Morning in Grosse Pointe Park on Tuesday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Pointe Park, 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
25m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
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Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
This quick 14.8-mile drive from Grosse Pointe Park to Dearborn, Michigan, is easily manageable in about 25 minutes. It's a straightforward trip best suited for a single day, with no need for an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $2, making it an economical option for getting between these two Midwest locations. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a direct path with minimal fuss. It's a practical choice for a short transit, connecting you efficiently from one point to the next within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| Conner Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| East Jefferson Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Michigan Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 9.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Park, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on East Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Jefferson Avenue
Use the left lane.
2
Turn right onto Conner Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Conner Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 94
9.9 mi
·
13 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 0 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Jefferson Avenue
Depart onto East Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 94 West
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
13.7 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
14.1 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
$2.31 one way
$4.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
11:20 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
12 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
25m 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 leans heavily towards a highway experience, with 66% of the journey taking place on major roadways like the Edsel Ford Freeway. You'll encounter stretches of faster driving, including one uninterrupted segment of 9.9 miles on the Edsel Ford Freeway, which contributes to the relatively short overall duration. While Conner Street and East Jefferson Avenue offer brief diversions onto local roads, the dominant character is that of a commuter route. The profile suggests a consistent pace for most of the trip, making it a predictable and efficient transit.
66% 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: 9.9 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 Conner Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Jefferson Avenue.
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 25m 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: near the start (East Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 25m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 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: near the start (East Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 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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