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Trip from Dearborn, MI to Algansee, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

107.1 mi

172 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Dearborn, MI

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Downtown Algansee, MI, MI

Algansee, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dearborn, MI to Algansee, MI covers 107.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Michigan Avenue, Detroit Industrial Expressway, Chicago Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.4 miles on West Michigan Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.74 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.

Midpoint

53.5 miles from Dearborn, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Michigan Avenue 34.4 mi 50m
Detroit Industrial Expressway 26.5 mi 28m
Chicago Road 17.4 mi 21m
US-12 5.9 mi 8m
West Chicago Road 5.2 mi 7m
South Allen Road North 5 mi 6m
South Ray Quincy Road 3.6 mi 8m
Fisher Road 3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: West Michigan Avenue — 34.4 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Algansee, MI.

1

Start on US 12

79 ft · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue
2

Turn right onto Schaefer Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Schaefer Road
Use the right lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
5

Merge onto I 94

16 mi · 17 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

10 mi · 10 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 181A Toward US 12 West: Saline Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto US 12

34 mi · 50 min · West Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on US 12

5.9 mi · 8 min · US-12
10

Continue on US 12

17 mi · 21 min · Chicago Road
11

Continue on US 12; M 99

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West Chicago Street
12

Continue on US 12

4.7 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road
13

Continue on US 12; M 49

0.4 mi · 40 sec · East Chicago Street
14

Continue on US 12

0.5 mi · 57 sec · West Chicago Road
15

Turn left onto South Allen Road North

5.0 mi · 6 min · South Allen Road North
16

At end of road, turn right onto Bankers Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Bankers Road
17

Continue on Fisher Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · Fisher Road
18

Turn left onto South Ray Quincy Road

3.6 mi · 8 min · South Ray Quincy Road
19

Arrive at destination

South Ray Quincy Road

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 53.5 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 24 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.5 miles or 1h 9m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Algansee, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dearborn, 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 Dearborn, MI

This is one driving day of about 107.1 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Dearborn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Michigan Avenue for about 34.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Saline, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saline, MI

54 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

Canton, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Springville, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.5 miles from Dearborn, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jonesville, Michigan

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.1

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+15178492600

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

1.2 mi

Sanaa Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ypsilanti, Michigan

2.2 mi

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.1

Jonesville, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+15178492600

Visit website

Zingerman's Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.6

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17349296060

Visit website

RoosRoast Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 30.6

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17342229202

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.1

Hillsdale, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15174371100

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13139084521

Visit website

Sanaa Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 30.6

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+17345475696

Socotra Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.6

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+17349295672

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.6

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+13135137548

Visit website

Qahwah House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.6

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134278944

Visit website

Black Box Coffee Shop and Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 7.6

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Hyperion Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22.9

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17345475329

Visit website

Zap Zone at BIG Best In Games - Ypsilanti

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 30.6

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+17349306670

Visit website

Rolling Hills Water Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 30.6

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 12–7 pm

+17344849676

Visit website

Hidden Lake Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 53.5

Tipton, MI

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15174312060

Visit website

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 12–5 pm

+13138983007

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Taylor, MI

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 7.6

Taylor, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17342252233

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Schaefer Road

Turn right onto Schaefer Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 94 West: Chicago
5
2 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.
6
18.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
28.5 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward US 12 West: Saline

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 181A Toward US 12 West: Saline

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.74 one way

$33.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.38 $36.77
premium $4.89 $20.61 $41.22
diesel $5.61 $23.65 $47.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.1 0 $11.25 $5.14
Efficient EV 26.8 0 $9.37 $4.28
EV Truck/SUV 42.8 0 $14.99 $6.85

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dearborn, MI

Afternoon in Dearborn on Saturday

Local time

4:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Algansee, MI

Afternoon in Algansee on Saturday

Local time

4:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

13 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

2h 26m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

107.1 mi in 2h 26m — 30% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: West Michigan Avenue.

30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on West Michigan Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Schaefer Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Schaefer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 107.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on West Michigan Avenue. 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 Algansee, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Schaefer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Algansee, 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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