Dearborn, MI to Sherwood, MI is 131.2 miles and takes about 2h 35m via Detroit Industrial Expressway and M-66, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, beginning in Michigan and ending in the same state. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip perfect for a single-day journey. You'll spend the majority of your time on well-maintained expressways, making for a relatively quick and uncomplicated transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.6 miles from Dearborn, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 131.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 84% of your journey on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 109.6 miles on the Detroit Industrial Expressway, offering a consistent pace for a substantial portion of the trip. Expect a smooth, uninterrupted experience for much of the drive, as the route prioritizes efficiency. As you approach your destination, the road will transition from the expressway to highways like M-66 and Athens Road, offering a slight change of pace.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 109.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Detroit Industrial Expressway and M-66. 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 Effort6/10
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 131.2 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.
4
111.6 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward M 66: Sturgis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward M 66: Sturgis
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dearborn, MI to Sherwood, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 66: Sturgis along the way.
M 66: Sturgis
111.6 mi in|~2h 1m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Detroit Industrial Expressway
109.6 mi
1h 57m
M-66
9.8 mi
14m
Athens Road
4.2 mi
9m
M 66
2.1 mi
3m
Schaefer Road
1.5 mi
2m
North Capital Avenue
1 mi
1m
State Highway 66
0.5 mi
<1m
Dunks Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Detroit Industrial Expressway
— 109.6 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Sherwood, 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
93 mi·1 hr 39 min·Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward M 66: Sturgis
8
Merge onto I 194; M 66
0.4 mi·32 sec·Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway
9
Continue on M 66
2.3 mi·2 min·M-66
10
Continue on M 66
2.1 mi·3 min·M 66
11
Continue on M 66
7.5 mi·11 min·M-66
12
Continue on M 66
0.3 mi·25 sec·3 Mile Road
13
Continue on M 66
1.0 mi·1 min·North Capital Avenue
14
Continue on M 66
0.5 mi·44 sec·State Highway 66
15
Continue on M 66
4.0 mi·8 min·Athens Road
16
Turn right onto Dunks Road
0.4 mi·59 sec·Dunks Road
17
Turn straight onto Athens Road
0.2 mi·57 sec·Athens Road
18
Continue on North Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
19
Turn left onto Fremont Street
198 ft·8 sec·Fremont Street
20
Arrive at destination
Fremont Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of just 2 hours and 35 minutes, this is a drive where you have plenty of flexibility. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and allow for any unexpected delays. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 100 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly to avoid any concerns; filling up before you leave Dearborn is a good idea. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to power through or take a brief break as needed. The $21 fuel cost estimate suggests you won't need to worry too much about expenses on this relatively short trip.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.6 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.6 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 29 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.6 miles or 1h 12m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sherwood, 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 131.2 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Dearborn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Detroit Industrial Expressway for about 109.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.6 mi from Dearborn, MI
· 1h 12m into the drive
The midpoint is around 65.6 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 109.6 miles.
Arriving in Sherwood, MI
The final approach into Sherwood, 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 Sherwood, 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
$20.51 one way
$41.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.52
$45.04
premium
$4.89
$25.25
$50.50
diesel
$5.61
$28.97
$57.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.4
0
$13.78
$6.30
Efficient EV
32.8
0
$11.48
$5.25
EV Truck/SUV
52.5
0
$18.37
$8.40
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Morning
in Dearborn on Friday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 to 14 mph76% chanceLive 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
Sherwood, MI
Morning
in Sherwood on Friday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
8 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 35m 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 Sherwood, MI covers 131.2 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Detroit Industrial Expressway, M-66, Athens Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.6 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 $20.51 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.2 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.
On the drive from Dearborn, MI to Sherwood, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 66: Sturgis along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
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OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
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