Origin
Dearborn, MI
Evening in Dearborn on Sunday
Local time
5:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dearborn, MI to Avoca, MI
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
70.1 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
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6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Avoca, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dearborn, MI to Avoca, MI covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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, Memphis Ridge Road 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 $10.65 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
35 miles from Dearborn, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Dearborn, MI to Avoca, MI covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m, 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 23 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
773 ft
577 ft
Total Climb
244 ft
Total Descent
71 ft
Highest Point
773 ft
~61.3 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (26 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 East: Detroit
Navigation decision point
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
8
39.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
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 248
Toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
5
39.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
26 Mile Road
Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
40.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
County Line Road
Turn left onto County Line Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
45.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Gratiot Avenue
Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Dearborn, MI to Avoca, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Marine City along the way.
Marine City
39.1 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 21.1 mi | 27m |
| Ford Freeway | 16.8 mi | 17m |
| Memphis Ridge Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| County Line Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Emmett Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Kinney Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| South 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 Dearborn, MI and Avoca, MI.
1
Start on US 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
3
Merge onto I 94
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
4
Continue on I 94
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 94
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Ford Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 248
Toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
26 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto County Line Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
County Line Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Muttonville Lane
159 ft
·
8 sec
·
Muttonville Lane
10
Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
429 ft
·
12 sec
·
Gratiot Avenue
11
Turn right onto M 19
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on M 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
13
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on M 19
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
15
Continue on M 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnell Road
16
Continue on M 19
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Kinney Road
17
Continue on M 19
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Kinney Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on M 19
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Emmett Road
20
Turn right onto M 136
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Metcalf Road
21
Continue on M 136
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Beard Road
22
Continue on M 136
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Avoca Road
23
Arrive at destination
M 136
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 35 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 43m 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 70.1 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 miles or 43m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avoca, 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 70.1 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dearborn, 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 35 mi from Dearborn, MI · 43m 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 70.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Dearborn, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avoca, MI
The final approach into Avoca, 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 Avoca, 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
$10.65 one way
$21.29 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.23 | $26.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
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: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Avoca, MI
Evening in Avoca on Sunday
Local time
5:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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 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 35m 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 Avoca, MI covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edsel Ford Freeway, Ford Freeway, Memphis Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35 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 $10.65 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 70.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (26 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dearborn, MI to Avoca, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Marine City along the way.
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