Trip from Dearborn, MI to Bloomfield Hills, MI

Drive Time

36m

Distance

23.7 mi

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Dearborn, MI to Bloomfield Hills, MI covers 23.7 miles and takes about 36m 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 $3.52 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

11.9 miles from Dearborn, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 23.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Schaefer Road Unavailable Refreshing
Ford Road Unavailable Refreshing
North M 39 Service Drive Unavailable Refreshing
M 39 North Unavailable Refreshing
Southfield Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
M 10 North Unavailable Refreshing
John C Lodge Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
US 24 North Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Schaefer Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Bloomfield Hills, 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

3.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 24 North
12

Merge slight left onto Telegraph Road

6.1 mi · 9 min · Telegraph Road
13

Turn right onto Long Lake Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Long Lake Road
14

Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

56 ft · 1 sec · Woodward Avenue
15

Arrive at your destination

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 11.9 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 18m into the drive.

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 23.7 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.9 miles or 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomfield Hills, 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 23.7 miles and 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dearborn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.9 mi from Dearborn, MI · 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

12 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.

Popular next leg

Ann Arbor, MI to Bloomfield Hills, MI

44.4 mi · 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Ann Arbor, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.9 miles from Dearborn, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bloomfield Hills, MI

The final approach into Bloomfield Hills, 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 Bloomfield Hills, MI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.52 one way

$7.04 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $3.97 $7.94
premium $4.65 $4.34 $8.69
diesel $5.30 $4.95 $9.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.1 0 $2.49 $1.14
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.95
EV Truck/SUV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Dearborn, MI

Morning in Dearborn on Saturday

Local time

7:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Morning in Bloomfield Hills on Saturday

Local time

7:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

47°F

Ann Arbor, MI

12 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

16 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

36m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dearborn, MI to Bloomfield Hills, MI covers 23.7 miles and takes about 36m 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 11.9 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 $3.52 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.

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