Origin
Dearborn, MI
Evening in Dearborn on Sunday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dearborn, MI to Burton, MI
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
72.2 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Burton, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Dearborn to Burton, you can expect a straightforward journey covering 72.2 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, including the Edsel Ford Freeway and the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. With fuel costs estimated at around $11, it is a highly economical route for those traveling within the Midwest. Because the entire trip stays within Michigan, you won't need to worry about adjusting for regional travel differences or long-haul logistics.
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
36.1 miles from Dearborn, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very practical, highway-focused experience, as roughly 85% of your travel time will be spent on high-speed roads. The journey is defined by a significant 55.7-mile stretch on the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, which provides the bulk of your momentum. As you transition onto the South Dort Highway, the character of the drive shifts slightly from major interstate transit to more localized traffic flow. It is a no-nonsense commute that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads or scenic detours. You should prepare for a consistent pace behind the wheel, as the infrastructure is designed primarily to get you from point A to point B as directly as possible.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 55.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Edsel Ford Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 72.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
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 216A
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge onto I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward M 54: Burton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Toward M 54: Burton
7
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward M 54: Burton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 109
Toward M 54: Burton
Towns Along This Route
Between Dearborn, MI and Burton, MI, road signs point toward Toledo and M 54: Burton.
Toledo
6.8 mi in
|
~10m
M 54: Burton
63 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 55.7 mi | 59m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| South Dort Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Center Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Bristol Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lippincott Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Michigan Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Amy Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 55.7 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Burton, MI.
1
Start on US 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the none lane.
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
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
302 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 216A
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
56 mi
·
59 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 109
Toward M 54: Burton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 109
Toward M 54: Burton
10
Enter roundabout onto M 54
64 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Dort Highway
11
Continue on M 54
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Dort Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Turn right onto East Bristol Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bristol Road
13
Turn left onto South Center Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Center Road
14
Turn right onto Lippincott Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lippincott Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Amy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Amy Street
16
Arrive at destination
Amy Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, since the route relies heavily on major freeways, checking local traffic reports before you leave can help you avoid potential congestion on the Chrysler and Edsel Ford segments. Since there are no mandatory stops required for a drive of this duration, you can easily complete the 72.2-mile distance in one go. If you are budget-conscious, keep in mind that the $11 fuel estimate may fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and current gas prices. A smart tip is to ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the major freeways to avoid the need for refueling in high-traffic corridors.
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 36.1 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 72.2 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.1 miles or 42m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burton, 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 72.2 miles and 1h 27m.
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 North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway for about 55.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.1 mi from Dearborn, MI · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Dearborn, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burton, MI
The final approach into Burton, 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 Burton, 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
$10.97 one way
$21.93 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
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: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
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
Burton, MI
Evening in Burton on Sunday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
23 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 27m 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 Burton, MI covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Edsel Ford Freeway, South Dort Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 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 $10.97 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 72.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Dearborn, MI and Burton, MI, road signs point toward Toledo and M 54: Burton.
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