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Trip from Hope, MI to Dearborn, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

146.7 mi

236 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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

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Hope, MI

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Dearborn, MI

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Trip Overview

This 145.3-mile journey from Hope, MI, to Dearborn, MI, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 16 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily using East Shaffer Road and North Meridian Road, with a stretch on US 10 East. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, this route offers a straightforward drive within the Midwest region. Its turn-heavy local drive profile means you'll be actively engaged with the road for the entire trip, making it a good option if you prefer a more involved driving experience over long, monotonous highway stretches. Given the relatively short duration, it’s perfectly suited for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

73.4 miles from Hope, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 108.2 mi 1h 56m
US 10 23.3 mi 23m
Edsel Ford Freeway 5.6 mi 7m
North Meridian Road 5.1 mi 7m
East Shaffer Road 1.4 mi 3m
Michigan Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
North Hope Road 0.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 108.2 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Hope Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · North Hope Road
2

Turn right onto East Shaffer Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · East Shaffer Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto M 30

4.9 mi · 7 min · North Meridian Road
4

Enter roundabout onto M 30

98 ft · 1 sec · North Meridian Road
5

Continue on M 30

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Meridian Road
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward US 10 East: Midland
7

Merge onto US 10

23 mi · 23 min · US 10
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 140A Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
9

Merge onto I 75; US 23

36 mi · 38 min · I 75; US 23
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

11 mi · 11 min · I 75; US 23
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 53B Toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto I 94

5.6 mi · 7 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 210A Toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

At end of road, turn right onto US 12

0.8 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
Use the right lane.
17

Arrive at destination

US 12

Trip Plan

For your 145.3-mile trip from Hope to Dearborn, consider departing mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic and allow for a relaxed start. Since this drive is only about 2 hours and 16 minutes and has a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, you won't need extensive stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as the $22 estimated cost is based on the entire journey. The route is entirely on local roads and US 10 East, so watch for changing speed limits and local traffic patterns, especially as you approach Dearborn. Flexibility is key here; you can easily adjust your departure time or make a brief stop for a snack without significantly impacting your arrival.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.4 miles from Hope, MI, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.2 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 32 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.4 miles or 1h 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dearborn, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hope, 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 Hope, MI

This is one driving day of about 146.7 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Hope, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 108.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Holly, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Holly, MI

73 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

Bay City, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flint, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.4 miles from Hope, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.2 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Troy, Michigan

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 24min to go 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Best coffee break · home stretch

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

1.2 mi

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Blanc, Michigan

2 mi

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

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

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13139084521

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

In Harmony Café Sweets & More

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+15863076450

Visit website

Qahwah House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134278944

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+13135137548

Visit website

Black Box Coffee Shop and Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Hamtramck Disneyland

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hamtramck, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13133465465

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Troy Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12485243570

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Dahlia Hill Society

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Midland, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19896310100

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 30.8 and 145.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
30.8 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 140A Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
6
78.5 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
139.4 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Take the exit toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

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 53B Toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
8
139.7 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 West: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 94 West: Chicago
8
145.6 mi into trip | ~2h 43m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.93 one way

$45.87 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.18 $50.36
premium $4.89 $28.23 $56.46
diesel $5.61 $32.39 $64.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44 0 $15.40 $7.04
Efficient EV 36.7 0 $12.84 $5.87
EV Truck/SUV 58.7 0 $20.54 $9.39

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 20, 2026

Origin

Hope, MI

Late night in Hope on Tuesday

Local time

5:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dearborn, MI

Late night in Dearborn on Tuesday

Local time

5:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 45m 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?

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" on this 145.3-mile route, with 0% highway share. This means you'll be spending your entire 2 hours and 16 minutes on local roads like East Shaffer Road and North Meridian Road, interspersed with a segment of US 10 East. The absence of significant highway mileage suggests a more engaged driving experience, likely involving frequent turns and varying speed limits. Without a "longest_stretch" data point indicating any particularly long, uninterrupted sections, anticipate a dynamic drive where you'll constantly be adjusting to the road's demands. This character makes it less about covering distance quickly and more about the experience of navigating the local landscape.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.2 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 14 significant decision points across 146.7 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: at 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 2h 45m. Total distance: 146.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 108.2 miles on I 75. 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 Dearborn, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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