Origin
Wixom, MI
Morning in Wixom on Tuesday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wixom, 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
42m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wixom, MI
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Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31-mile drive from Wixom to Dearborn, Michigan, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 42 minutes to complete. Predominantly a highway-focused experience, you'll spend about 80% of your time on major freeways like the Walter P Reuther Freeway, Southfield Freeway, and John C Lodge Freeway. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5 and no recommended overnight stops, this route is ideal for a quick, efficient trip within the Midwest region. Plan for a brief journey that requires minimal logistical planning, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Southfield Freeway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| I 96 | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| Ford Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Wixom Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Schaefer Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South M 39 Service Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P Reuther Freeway
— 8.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wixom, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on North Wixom Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wixom Road
2
Continue on South Wixom Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Wixom Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 96
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 696
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto M 10
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14C
Toward M 39
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto M 39
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 153
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on South M 39 Service Drive
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South M 39 Service Drive
11
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Ford Road
12
Turn straight onto M 153
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ford Road
13
Turn right onto Schaefer Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Schaefer Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto US 12
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
US 12
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 96 East: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 96
Merge onto I 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
19 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward M 39
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14C
Toward M 39
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward M 153
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward M 153
6
30.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Schaefer Road
Turn right onto Schaefer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 13 to 16 mph
85% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:36AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 8:13AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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 drive that is largely highway-centric, with 80% of the journey utilizing major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles on the Walter P Reuther Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While the route is primarily focused on efficient travel, you’ll navigate through a mix of freeway segments that connect you directly to your destination. This highway-focused profile means you’ll experience a steady, predictable drive rather than winding local roads.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Walter P Reuther Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P Reuther Freeway and Southfield Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Wixom, MI and Dearborn, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East: Port Huron, M 39 and M 153.
M 5 East: Port Huron
5.9 mi in
|
~8m
|
via I 696
M 39
19 mi in
|
~23m
M 153
27.7 mi in
|
~35m
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 42m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Walter P Reuther Freeway. 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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