Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Allen Park, MI
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The drive from Dearborn, MI to Allen Park, MI covers 6.8 miles and takes about 11m 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, Schaefer Road, Southfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on Detroit Industrial Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Dearborn, MI to Allen Park, MI covers 6.8 miles and takes about 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Schaefer Road.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 6.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 11m.
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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Schaefer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward M 39 South: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward M 39 South: Southfield Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Schaefer Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southfield Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Garfield Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Allen Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Michigan Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Allen Park, MI.
Start on US 12
Turn right onto Schaefer Road
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 94
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on M 39
Keep slight left at fork onto M 39
Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
Turn left onto Garfield Avenue
Turn left onto Allen Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Dearborn on Friday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Allen Park on Friday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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