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Trip from Lexington, 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

1h 40m

Distance

85.4 mi

138 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

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

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Downtown Lexington, MI, MI

Lexington, MI

Guilherme Simão

city in Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Dearborn, MI

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 85.4-mile drive from Lexington to Dearborn, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $13, it's an economical option for exploring more of the Midwest. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a consistent pace for your journey. Given its relatively short distance and efficient path, this trip is ideal for a day excursion, allowing you ample time to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the same state, MI, and the general region, Midwest, so expect a familiar driving environment.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

42.7 miles from Lexington, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 62.1 mi 1h 11m
Lakeshore Road 12 mi 13m
Kimball Drive 2.9 mi 3m
24th Avenue 2.5 mi 3m
I 69 2.3 mi 2m
Pine Grove Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
Michigan Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Main Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 62.1 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on M 25

0.6 mi · 38 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on M 25

7.6 mi · 8 min · Lakeshore Road
3

Continue on M 25

2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive
4

Continue on M 25

4.4 mi · 4 min · Lakeshore Road
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn straight onto M 25

2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue
6

Continue on M 25

1.2 mi · 1 min · Pine Grove Avenue
7

Keep slight right at fork onto Pine Grove Connector

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Pine Grove Connector
8

Take the exit onto BL I 69; BL I 94

0.4 mi · 45 sec · BL I 69; BL I 94
Toward I 69 West, I 94 West
9

Merge onto I 69; I 94

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 69; I 94
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

62 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

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

At end of road, turn right onto US 12

0.8 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
Use the right lane.
13

Arrive at destination

US 12

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 40-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning will allow you to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Dearborn. With no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 62.1 miles on I-94, so plan for a potential fuel stop before embarking on this segment if your tank is low. The estimated fuel cost of $13 makes this an affordable trip, so focus on a smooth and direct transit.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.7 miles from Lexington, MI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 19 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.7 miles or 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 24m

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 Lexington, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lexington, MI

This is one driving day of about 85.4 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Lexington, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 62.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Saint Clair, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Clair, MI

43 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

Port Huron, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clinton Township, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Lexington, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.3

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Detroit Princess Riverboat

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 85.4

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

1.2 mi

The Electric Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Port Huron, Michigan

1.3 mi

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.3

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Detroit Princess Riverboat

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 79.3

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 85.4

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 85.4

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13139084521

Visit website

The Electric Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.3

Port Huron, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Anna’s Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 79.3

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13133649143

Visit website

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 61

Clinton Township, Michigan

Visit website

Madcap Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.3

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18888669091

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Detroit

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.3

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13133383515

Visit website

Alba

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.3

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13134624797

Visit website

Michigan Science Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 79.3

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13135778400

Visit website

N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 79.3

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+13138318700

Visit website

Selfridge Military Air Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 54.9

Harrison Township, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+15862396768

Visit website

Detroit Rolling Pub

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 79.3

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–10:30 pm

+13137105156

Visit website

Beacon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 79.3

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668250

Visit website

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 79.3

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 12–5 pm

+13138983007

Visit website

Ford House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 67.1

Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13138844222

Visit website

Escape Room Zone - Chesterfield

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 48.8

Chesterfield, Michigan

Hours: 5–10 pm

+15869484444

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.2 and 84.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
19.2 mi into trip | ~22m in | Pine Grove Connector

Keep slight right at fork onto Pine Grove Connector

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
19.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | BL I 69; BL I 94

Take the exit onto BL I 69; BL I 94 toward I 69 West, I 94 West

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

Toward I 69 West, I 94 West
6
22.2 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
84.3 mi into trip | ~1h 37m 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
84.7 mi into trip | ~1h 38m 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

$13.35 one way

$26.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.66 $29.32
premium $4.89 $16.43 $32.87
diesel $5.61 $18.86 $37.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.6 0 $8.97 $4.10
Efficient EV 21.4 0 $7.47 $3.42
EV Truck/SUV 34.2 0 $11.96 $5.47

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 16, 2026

Origin

Lexington, MI

Late night in Lexington on Sunday

Local time

3:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dearborn, MI

Late night in Dearborn on Sunday

Local time

3:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 10 to 14 mph 76% chance 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

31 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

1h 40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 76% of the 85.4 miles utilizing major roadways like I-94. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of your journey, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 62.1 miles on I-94. While Lakeshore Road and Kimball Drive offer slight variations, the overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination with minimal fuss, making it a practical choice for those seeking a direct path.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.1 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Lakeshore Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in near Pine Grove Connector.

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 1h 40m 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 19.2 miles (Pine Grove Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.5 miles (BL I 69; BL I 94): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 1h 40m. Total distance: 85.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.1 miles on I 94. 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 19.2 miles (Pine Grove Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.5 miles (BL I 69; BL I 94): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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