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Trip from Dearborn, MI to Springport, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 17m

Distance

214.1 mi

345 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 5m ★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dearborn, MI to Springport, MI covers 214.1 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, East Huron Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

107 miles from Dearborn, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 79 mi 1h 22m
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway 57.6 mi 1h 1m
East Huron Road 26.2 mi 36m
Huron Road 15.1 mi 19m
North Huron Road 11.6 mi 16m
West Huron Road 6.3 mi 8m
Edsel Ford Freeway 5.6 mi 7m
West Lake Street 2.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 79 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Springport, MI.

1

Start on US 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
3

Merge onto I 94

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway
4

Continue on I 94

5.6 mi · 7 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

302 ft · 5 sec
Exit 216A Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the slight left lane.
7

Merge onto I 75

58 mi · 1 hr 1 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

52 mi · 56 min · I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

27 mi · 26 min · I 75; US 23
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
11

Turn right onto M 61

2.1 mi · 3 min · M-61
12

Continue on M 61

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Cedar Street
13

Turn left onto US 23

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
14

Continue on US 23

6.3 mi · 8 min · West Huron Road
15

Continue on US 23

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Center Road
16

Continue on US 23

26 mi · 36 min · East Huron Road
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on US 23

2.7 mi · 5 min · West Lake Street
18

Continue on US 23

1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
19

Continue on US 23

6.9 mi · 10 min · North Huron Road
20

Continue on US 23

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Huron Drive
21

Continue on US 23

4.7 mi · 6 min · North Huron Road
22

Continue on US 23

1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Street
23

Continue on US 23

15 mi · 19 min · Huron Road
24

Turn right onto Springport Road

449 ft · 21 sec · Springport Road
25

Turn right onto South Lake Huron Shore Road

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Lake Huron Shore Road
26

Arrive at destination

South Lake Huron Shore Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79 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 47 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107 miles or 1h 58m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springport, 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 214.1 miles and 4h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 I 75 for about 79 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Freeland, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Freeland, MI

107 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

Waterford, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Freeland, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107 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 I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

1.2 mi

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Royal Oak

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Royal Oak, Michigan

2 mi

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 107

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13139084521

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Royal Oak

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 15.3

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12483077161

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.2

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Qahwah House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134278944

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+13135137548

Visit website

Black Box Coffee Shop and Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Chazzano Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 15.3

Berkley, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12486914256

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 15.3

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 15.3

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12488507182

Visit website

Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 15.3

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–11:30 pm

+15863596944

Visit website

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 45.9

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 107

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19895960022

Visit website

Cranbrook Institute of Science

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 30.6

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12486453200

Visit website

Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 107

University Center, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19899647125

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 76.5

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 143.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 216A Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
7
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Flint

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 75 North: Flint
5
7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge onto I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
64.9 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 75: Saginaw
5
143.9 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in

Take the exit toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.47 one way

$66.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $36.75 $73.50
premium $4.89 $41.20 $82.40
diesel $5.61 $47.27 $94.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.2 0 $22.48 $10.28
Efficient EV 53.5 0 $18.73 $8.56
EV Truck/SUV 85.6 1 $29.97 $13.70

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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

Afternoon in Dearborn on Saturday

Local time

2:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 10 to 14 mph 76% chance Live 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

Springport, MI

Afternoon in Springport on Saturday

Local time

2:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°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

39 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

4h 17m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

214.1 mi in 4h 17m, mostly highway — 79 mi of that is on I 75.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 214.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Dearborn, MI and Springport, MI, road signs point toward M 61: Standish and Gladwin.

M 61: Standish

143.9 mi in | ~2h 36m

Gladwin

143.9 mi in | ~2h 36m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 214.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Springport, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Springport, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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