Origin
Dearborn, MI
Afternoon in Dearborn on Saturday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Dearborn, MI to Osceola, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 56m
Distance
568.9 mi
916 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$89
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 47m
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6 AM
10h 57m
8 AM
11h 17m
10 AM
11h 4m
12 PM
11h 2m
3 PM
11h 5m
5 PM
11h 16m
8 PM
10h 51m
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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Osceola, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dearborn, MI to Osceola, MI covers 568.9 miles and takes about 10h 56m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 94 East, Detroit Industrial Expressway, Edsel Ford Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-haul drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $88.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
284.5 miles from Dearborn, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 East | — | — |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | — | — |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| North Walter P | — | — |
| US 2 | — | — |
| US-2 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 94 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Osceola, MI.
1
Start on Michigan Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
2
Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 94 East: Detroit
3
Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
4
Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
302 ft
·
6 sec
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I 75: Flint, Toledo
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 75 North: Flint
7
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52 mi
·
56 min
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I 75: Saginaw
9
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
10
Keep slight left
118 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
12
Merge slight left onto US-2 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US-2 West
13
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
14
Continue on US-2 West
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US-2 West
15
Turn right
17 mi
·
20 min
16
Turn sharp left onto M-28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
17
Continue on Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cedar Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Munising
19
Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Munising
20
Continue on M-28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
21
Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Creek Road
22
Turn right onto County Road 480
13 mi
·
18 min
·
County Road 480
23
Continue on Rail Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Rail Street
24
Turn right onto Division Street
502 ft
·
11 sec
·
Division Street
25
Turn right onto West Main Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
26
Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Teal Lake Avenue
27
Turn left onto US Highway 41
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 41
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
29
Exit the roundabout
0.9 mi
·
1 min
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
31
Exit the roundabout
85 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
32
Turn left onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Front Street
33
Continue on Reservation Street
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
Reservation Street
34
Turn left onto East White Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East White Street
35
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lincoln Drive
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Lincoln Drive
36
Continue on US-41
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US-41
37
Continue on County Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
38
Turn left onto A Street
89 ft
·
4 sec
·
A Street
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 284.5 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 5h 28m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 125 miles or 2h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 284.5 miles or 5h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 284.5 miles or 5h 28m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Osceola, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dearborn, MI
Aim for roughly 284 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Osceola, MI
Aim for roughly 284 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 125 miles from Dearborn, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
188 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
375 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Flat Rock, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
284 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near McMillan, MI after about 284 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 125 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 284.5 miles from Dearborn, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 284 miles or 5.5 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$88.94 one way
$177.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
199 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $97.65 | $195.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $109.48 | $218.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $125.61 | $251.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$89
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 199 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $60 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 170.7 | 2 | $59.73 | $27.31 |
| Efficient EV | 142.2 | 1 | $49.78 | $22.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 227.6 | 2 | $79.65 | $36.41 |
Gas CO2
199 kg
EV CO2
67 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Osceola, MI
Afternoon in Osceola on Saturday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Flat Rock, MI
375 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
10h 56m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
568.9 mi / 10h 56m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: I 94 East.
0% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: I 94 East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
At 10h 56m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 56m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dearborn, MI to Osceola, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-haul drive route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 284 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Osceola, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dearborn, MI to Osceola, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.9 hours each way, a round trip means 21.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Osceola, MI before the return drive.
How this page is built
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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