Origin
Belleville, MI
Afternoon in Belleville on Saturday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleville, MI to Dearborn, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleville, MI
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Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
Belleville to Dearborn is 21.1 miles and takes about 28m via Detroit Industrial Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip connects two points within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a short hop, perfect for a quick errand, a visit to family, or to simply get from one town to the next without much fuss. You'll find the journey is primarily on well-maintained roads, making it an easy option for any driver.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| Schaefer Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Belleville Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Butler Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Michigan Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Detroit Industrial Expressway
— 16.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Belleville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belleville Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto I 94
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 208
Toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Schaefer Road
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Schaefer Road, Butler Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Butler Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Butler Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto Schaefer Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Schaefer Road
10
Turn left onto US 12
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
US 12
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 East: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Merge onto I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.5 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
21.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Turn left onto US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Saturday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 13 to 16 mph
85% chance
Live forecast
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
28m 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?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 79% of the route utilizing expressways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 16.7 miles on the Detroit Industrial Expressway, which forms the backbone of this journey. Expect a consistent, direct flow characteristic of these types of roads. While the main roads are primarily expressways, the beginning and end might involve navigating local access or connecting roads. The character is largely about efficient movement rather than varied scenery.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on Detroit Industrial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Detroit Industrial Expressway and Schaefer Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 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 8 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on Detroit Industrial Expressway. 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Trip.ovh 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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