Origin
Albion, MI
Afternoon in Albion on Wednesday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albion, MI to Dearborn, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
89.1 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albion, MI
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Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 89.1-mile drive from Albion to Dearborn, Michigan, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 40 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is predominantly highway, with 94% of your journey on interstates, and costs an estimated $14 in fuel. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region for the entire trip, moving across Michigan. With no designated stops, this drive offers flexibility, allowing you to depart when it's most convenient for you. It's a practical option for a quick transit between these two Michigan locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.6 miles from Albion, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 89.1-mile trip, with 94% of the journey utilizing interstates. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 47 miles on I 94 BL, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your drive. The route generally follows I 94 and East Michigan Avenue, offering a predominantly functional and efficient path. While not particularly winding or technical, the character is that of a reliable transit route, designed for steady progress rather than scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 BL is the longest continuous segment at about 47 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 BL and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.9 miles in near I 94.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 89.1 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 49.9 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
49.9 mi into trip
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~55m in
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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
86.5 mi into trip
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~1h 34m 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
86.8 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Schaefer Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Schaefer Road
8
87.1 mi into trip
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~1h 35m 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
89.1 mi into trip
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~1h 40m in
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US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Turn left onto US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Albion, MI to Dearborn, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Ann Arbor along the way.
Ann Arbor
49.9 mi in
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~55m
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via I 94
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 BL | 47 mi | 50m |
| I 94 | 36.5 mi | 39m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Schaefer Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Superior Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Eaton Rapids Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Butler Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Michigan Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94 BL
— 47 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albion, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on M 99
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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South Superior Street
2
Turn right onto I 94 BL; M 99
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
3
Turn straight onto I 94 BL; M 99
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Eaton Rapids Road
4
Take the ramp onto I 94 BL
47 mi
·
50 min
·
I 94 BL
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
37 mi
·
39 min
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I 94
Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 208
Toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Schaefer Road
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Schaefer Road, Butler Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Butler Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Butler Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto Schaefer Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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Schaefer Road
11
Turn left onto US 12
79 ft
·
1 sec
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Michigan Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
US 12
Trip Plan
With a short duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes, this 89.1-mile trip from Albion to Dearborn offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart anytime, but leaving earlier in the day might help you avoid any potential commuter traffic as you approach Dearborn. Given the relatively short distance and the $14 fuel cost, there's no need to split this drive. Consider making your longest stretch on I 94 BL, which spans 47 miles, a good point to assess your need for a brief rest stop or snack before continuing to your destination.
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 44.6 miles from Albion, MI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 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 22m
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 Albion, 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 Albion, MI
This is one driving day of about 89.1 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Albion, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 94 BL for about 47 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.6 mi from Albion, MI · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Albion, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dearborn, MI
The final approach into Dearborn, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dearborn, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.93 one way
$27.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.29 | $30.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.15 | $34.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
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: 31.2 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 | 26.7 | 0 | $9.36 | $4.28 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
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
Afternoon in Dearborn on Wednesday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 14 mph
4% 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
34 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albion, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 89.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94 BL, I 94, East Michigan Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.6 miles from Albion, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 89.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 49.9 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Albion, MI to Dearborn, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Ann Arbor along the way.
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