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Trip from Dearborn, MI to Lakeview, MI

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

113.1 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

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 Lakeview, MI, MI

Lakeview, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dearborn, MI to Lakeview, MI covers 113.1 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Detroit Industrial Expressway, East Columbia Avenue, East Michigan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.8 miles on Detroit Industrial Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.68 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

56.6 miles from Dearborn, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 113.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 5m highway drive covering 113.1 miles, with most of the trip on Detroit Industrial Expressway and East Columbia Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 103.8 miles on Detroit Industrial Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Detroit Industrial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 103.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Detroit Industrial Expressway and East Columbia Avenue. You will hit about 9 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 113.1 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: 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.
5
105.8 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Take the exit toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

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 Lakeview, MI, road signs point toward M 311 and M 96.

M 311

105.8 mi in | ~1h 55m

M 96

105.8 mi in | ~1h 55m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Detroit Industrial Expressway 103.8 mi 1h 51m
East Columbia Avenue 3.9 mi 6m
East Michigan Avenue 2.7 mi 3m
Schaefer Road 1.5 mi 2m
Wheatfield Parkway 0.3 mi <1m
Michigan Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
South la Vista Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Detroit Industrial Expressway — 103.8 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Lakeview, 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

87 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
8

Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Wheatfield Parkway
9

Turn right onto I 94 BL; M 96

2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 BL; M 96

3.9 mi · 6 min · East Columbia Avenue
11

Turn left onto South la Vista Boulevard

63 ft · 2 sec · South la Vista Boulevard
12

Arrive at destination

South la Vista Boulevard

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 56.6 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.8 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 25 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.6 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakeview, 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 113.1 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Dearborn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Detroit Industrial Expressway for about 103.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.6 mi from Dearborn, MI · 1h 2m into the drive

city in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chelsea, MI

57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chelsea, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Dearborn, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Detroit Industrial Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.8 miles.

Arriving in Lakeview, MI

The final approach into Lakeview, 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 Lakeview, 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

$17.68 one way

$35.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.41 $38.83
premium $4.89 $21.77 $43.53
diesel $5.61 $24.97 $49.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.9 0 $11.88 $5.43
Efficient EV 28.3 0 $9.90 $4.52
EV Truck/SUV 45.2 0 $15.83 $7.24

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Dearborn, MI

Night in Dearborn on Thursday

Local time

9:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 10 to 14 mph 76% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:04PM EDT until April 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:04PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Lakeview, MI

Night in Lakeview on Thursday

Local time

9:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

65°F

Chelsea, MI

57 mi in

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

26 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 5m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Lakeview, MI covers 113.1 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Detroit Industrial Expressway, East Columbia Avenue, East Michigan Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.6 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 $17.68 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 113.1 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: 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.
Between Dearborn, MI and Lakeview, MI, road signs point toward M 311 and M 96.

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