Origin
Avoca, MI
Evening in Avoca on Sunday
Local time
5:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avoca, MI to Dearborn, MI
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
69.4 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
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6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avoca, MI
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Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Avoca, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Edsel Ford Freeway, Ford Freeway, Gratiot Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on Edsel Ford Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
34.7 miles from Avoca, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Avoca, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Edsel Ford Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
772 ft
583 ft
Total Climb
56 ft
Total Descent
229 ft
Highest Point
772 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
189 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near M 19 / Emmett Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (M 19 / Emmett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (M 19 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (M 19 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.2 mi into trip
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~6m in
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M 19 / Emmett Road
At end of road, turn left onto M 19 / Emmett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
24.2 mi into trip
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~37m in
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M 19 / Gratiot Avenue
Turn right onto M 19 / Gratiot Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
30 mi into trip
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~46m in
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M 19 / Main Street
Turn left onto M 19 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
68.3 mi into trip
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~1h 33m 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
68.6 mi into trip
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~1h 34m in
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US 12 / Michigan Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 21.1 mi | 27m |
| Ford Freeway | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Memphis Ridge Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Emmett Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Kinney Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Avoca Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 21.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avoca, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on M 136
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Avoca Road
2
Continue on M 136
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Beard Road
3
Continue on M 136
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Metcalf Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto M 19
5.1 mi
·
7 min
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Emmett Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Kinney Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on M 19
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on M 19
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Kinney Road
8
Continue on M 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnell Road
9
Continue on M 19
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
10
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on M 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
12
Continue on M 19
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
13
Turn right onto M 19
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto M 19
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on M 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New Haven Road
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
17
Merge onto I 94
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Ford Freeway
18
Continue on I 94
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 210A
Toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Arrive at destination
US 12
Trip Plan
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 34.7 miles from Avoca, MI, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 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 69.4 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 52m 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 21m
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 Avoca, 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 Avoca, MI
This is one driving day of about 69.4 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Avoca, 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 Edsel Ford Freeway for about 21.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Avoca, MI · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Avoca, 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
$10.54 one way
$21.08 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Dearborn, MI
Evening in Dearborn on Sunday
Local time
5:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avoca, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edsel Ford Freeway, Ford Freeway, Gratiot Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Avoca, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.54 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 straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (M 19 / Emmett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (M 19 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (M 19 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Avoca, MI to Dearborn, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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