Origin
Onondaga, MI
Late night in Onondaga on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Onondaga, 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 43m
Distance
87.7 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Onondaga, MI
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Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 87.7-mile drive from Onondaga, MI to Dearborn, MI takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes, making it an easy day trip. The route is predominantly highway, with 87% of the journey on interstates, so you'll be covering ground efficiently. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this trip is quite economical. You'll primarily be using US 127 and I-94, with a short section on Rives Eaton Road. Given its manageable length and highway focus, this drive is perfect for a quick commute or a leisurely afternoon excursion within the Midwest region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Onondaga, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 127 | 39.6 mi | 43m |
| I 94 | 36.5 mi | 39m |
| Rives Eaton Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Old Plank Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Schaefer Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Berry Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Baseline Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hunt Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 127
— 39.6 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onondaga, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on Bellevue Road
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bellevue Road
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
323 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oak Street
3
Turn right onto Onondaga Road
191 ft
·
5 sec
·
Onondaga Road
4
Turn left onto Old Plank Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Plank Road
5
Continue on Hunt Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hunt Road
6
Continue on Baseline Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Baseline Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Rives Eaton Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Rives Eaton Road
8
Turn left onto West Berry Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Berry Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 127 South: Jackson
10
Merge onto US 127
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 127
11
Take the ramp onto US 127
32 mi
·
35 min
·
US 127
Toward I 94, US 127: Detroit
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 94
Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 208
Toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Schaefer Road
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Schaefer Road, Butler Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto Butler Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Butler Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto Schaefer Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Schaefer Road
18
Turn left onto US 12
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
US 12
Trip Plan
Since this drive is only 1 hour and 43 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Heading out in the morning will allow you to arrive in Dearborn with ample time for activities, while an afternoon departure is also perfectly feasible. With no planned stops in the data, you can easily make this a non-stop trip, or pull over as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 39.6-mile stretch on US 127, as services can be more spread out on highways. The $14 fuel estimate is a good baseline for budgeting.
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 43.9 miles from Onondaga, MI, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 53m 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 26m
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 Onondaga, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Onondaga, MI
This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Onondaga, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 127 for about 39.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Onondaga, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 48.6 and 87.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
48.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
8
85.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
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 208
Toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
5
85.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Schaefer Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Schaefer Road
8
85.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Schaefer Road, Butler Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Schaefer Road, Butler Road
6
87.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Turn left onto US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.71 one way
$27.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.88 | $33.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.36 | $38.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.28 | $5.61 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 to 14 mph
76% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:04PM EDT until April 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:04PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
46°F
Dexter, MI
44 mi in
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
12 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 43m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 87.7-mile journey, with 87% of the drive utilizing high-speed roads. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 39.6 miles on US 127, allowing for steady progress. The transition to I-94 will offer more of the same efficient, interstate travel. While primarily a highway drive, the inclusion of Rives Eaton Road may introduce a slight shift in pace before you rejoin the main thoroughfares. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination smoothly and quickly.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on US 127.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 127 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.6 miles in near I 94.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.7 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 48.6 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Onondaga, MI to Dearborn, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Ann Arbor along the way.
Ann Arbor
48.6 mi in
|
~59m
|
via I 94
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 43m. Total distance: 87.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on US 127. 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.
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 48.6 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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