Origin
Dearborn, MI
Night in Dearborn on Thursday
Local time
11:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dearborn, MI to Argentine, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dearborn, MI
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Argentine, MI
Gian Tripodoro
Trip Overview
The drive from Dearborn, MI to Argentine, MI covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, I 96, Southfield Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.9 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 64.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and I 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.9 miles on US 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.1 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward M 10 North: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16
Toward M 10 North: Lansing
7
15.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 696 West: Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 18C
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
8
39.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
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 148A; 147; 147B
Toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spe...
8
40.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 23 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 148B
Toward US 23 North: Flint
7
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward White Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77
Toward White Lake Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dearborn, MI and Argentine, MI, road signs point toward M 10 North: Lansing and Flint.
M 10 North: Lansing
11.5 mi in
|
~18m
Flint
39.9 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| I 96 | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| Southfield Freeway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 8.2 mi | 8m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Lobdell Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Ford Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| White Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 16.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Argentine, MI.
1
Start on US 12
79 ft
·
6 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
2
Turn left onto Schaefer Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Schaefer Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto M 153
521 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ford Road
4
Continue on M 153
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Ford Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
6
Turn straight onto North M 39 Service Drive
351 ft
·
7 sec
·
North M 39 Service Drive
7
Take the ramp
478 ft
·
11 sec
Toward M 39 North
8
Merge onto M 39
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16
Toward M 10 North: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto M 10
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 18C
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 696
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Exit 148A; 147; 147B
Toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 148B
Toward US 23 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 23
17 mi
·
18 min
·
US 23
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 77
Toward White Lake Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto White Lake Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
White Lake Road
19
Turn left onto Bennett Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bennett Lake Road
20
Turn right onto Linden Road
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Linden Road
21
Turn left onto Lobdell Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lobdell Road
22
Turn left onto Glen Hatt Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Glen Hatt Road
23
Turn left onto Silver Lake Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Silver Lake Road
24
Arrive at destination
Silver Lake Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Dearborn, MI · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Dearborn, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Argentine, MI
The final approach into Argentine, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.02 one way
$20.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.00 | $22.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.34 | $24.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Argentine, MI
Night in Argentine on Thursday
Local time
11:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
15 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 19m 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 Dearborn, MI to Argentine, MI covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, I 96, Southfield Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Dearborn, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.02 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.1 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Dearborn, MI and Argentine, MI, road signs point toward M 10 North: Lansing and Flint.
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