Origin
Dearborn, MI
Evening in Dearborn on Thursday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dearborn, MI to Argentine, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Argentine, MI
Gian Tripodoro
Trip Overview
The drive from Dearborn, MI to Argentine, MI covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Schaefer Road, Ford Road, North M 39 Service Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 64.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Schaefer Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dearborn, MI to Argentine, MI is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dearborn, MI to Argentine, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schaefer Road | — | — |
| Ford Road | — | — |
| North M 39 Service Drive | — | — |
| M 39 North | — | — |
| Southfield Freeway | — | — |
| M 10 North | — | — |
| John C Lodge Freeway | — | — |
| I 696 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Schaefer Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Argentine, MI.
1
Start on Michigan Avenue
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
2
Turn left onto Schaefer Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Schaefer Road
3
Turn right onto Ford Road
522 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ford Road
4
Continue on Ford Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Ford Road
5
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
6
Turn straight onto North M 39 Service Drive
351 ft
·
8 sec
·
North M 39 Service Drive
7
Take the ramp straight toward M 39 North
479 ft
·
12 sec
·
M 39 North
8
Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Southfield Freeway
9
Keep slight left to continue on M 10 North: Lansing
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
M 10 North: Lansing
10
Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 696 West: Lansing
12
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
13
Merge slight right
15 mi
·
16 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 23 North: Flint
16
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
18 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward White Lake Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
White Lake Road
18
Turn right onto White Lake Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
White Lake Road
19
Turn left onto Bennett Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bennett Lake Road
20
Turn right onto Linden Road
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Linden Road
21
Turn left onto Lobdell Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lobdell Road
22
Turn left onto Glen Hatt Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Glen Hatt Road
23
Turn left onto Silver Lake Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Silver Lake Road
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Dearborn, MI · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Dearborn, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Argentine, MI
The final approach into Argentine, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.02 one way
$20.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.00 | $22.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.34 | $24.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Argentine, MI
Evening in Argentine on Thursday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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 19m 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 Argentine, MI covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Schaefer Road, Ford Road, North M 39 Service Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 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 $10.02 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.
The drive from Dearborn, MI to Argentine, MI is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dearborn, MI to Argentine, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dearborn, MI to Argentine, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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