Origin
Dearborn, MI
Morning in Dearborn on Monday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dearborn, MI to Fayette, MI
Drive Time
7h 44m
Distance
418.5 mi
674 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
17 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 35m
★
6 AM
7h 44m
8 AM
8h 3m
10 AM
7h 51m
12 PM
7h 49m
3 PM
7h 52m
5 PM
8h 2m
8 PM
7h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dearborn, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Dearborn, MI to Fayette, MI covers 418.5 miles and takes about 7h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, US-2 West, North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 232.9 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
209.3 miles from Dearborn, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 7h 44m highway drive covering 418.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US-2 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 232.9 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 232.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US-2 West. 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 13 significant decision points across 418.5 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 13 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 straight / slight right lanes.
5
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75: Saginaw
6
297.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Dearborn, MI to Fayette, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
Escanaba
297.8 mi in
|
~5h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 232.9 mi | 4h |
| US-2 West | 99.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 57.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| OO.25 Road | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| US 2 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| 16th Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| LL Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 232.9 mi, about 4h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Fayette, MI.
1
Start on Michigan Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
2
Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 94 East: Detroit
3
Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
4
Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
302 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 75: Flint, Toledo
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Flint
7
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52 mi
·
56 min
·
I 75: Saginaw
9
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
10
Keep slight left
118 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
12
Merge slight left onto US-2 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US-2 West
13
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
14
Continue on US-2 West
99 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
US-2 West
15
Take the exit straight
125 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn left onto OO.25 Road
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
OO.25 Road
17
Continue on State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
18
Continue on 16th Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
16th Road
19
Turn straight onto LL Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
LL Road
20
Turn straight onto 14th Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
14th Road
21
Continue on 13.25 Lane
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
13.25 Lane
22
Continue on II Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
II Road
23
Turn right onto Fayette State Park Access
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Fayette State Park Access
24
Turn straight
443 ft
·
32 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 209.3 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 3h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.9 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 92 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 209.3 miles or 3h 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 6h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayette, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dearborn, MI
This is one driving day of about 418.5 miles and 7h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Dearborn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 232.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 209.3 mi from Dearborn, MI · 3h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
209 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 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 209.3 miles from Dearborn, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 232.9 miles.
Arriving in Fayette, MI
The final approach into Fayette, 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 Fayette, MI.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.57 one way
$127.13 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
146 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $70.07 | $140.15 |
| premium | $4.80 | $79.00 | $158.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $92.98 | $185.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
MC3
Detroit, MI
RED_E
11 DCFC
Bagley Mobility Hub
Detroit, MI
RED_E
8 DCFC
Ford Vehicle Performance + Electrification Center
Allen Park, MI
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Chillbox 9028 Michigan and Telegraph
Dearborn, MI
RED_E
4 DCFC
Village Ford
Dearborn, MI
RED_E
4 DCFC
Mission Ford of Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
RED_E
4 DCFC
IB Lighting Store Dearborn Heights MI
Dearborn Heights, MI
RED_E
4 DCFC
J Mart Ford and Wyoming
Dearborn, MI
RED_E
4 DCFC
RED_E: 11
Non-Networked: 3
FORD_CHARGE: 2
POWERPUMP: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 125.6 | 1 | $43.94 | $20.09 |
| Efficient EV | 104.6 | 1 | $36.62 | $16.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 167.4 | 2 | $58.59 | $26.78 |
Gas CO2
146 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Fayette, MI
Morning in Fayette on Monday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
30 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
7h 44m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Fayette, MI covers 418.5 miles and takes about 7h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US-2 West, North Walter P. Chrysler 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 209.3 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 $63.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 418.5 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.
On the drive from Dearborn, MI to Fayette, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
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