Trip from Edwardsburg, MI to Dearborn, MI

Drive Time

3h 4m

Distance

185.5 mi

299 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 53m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m

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

Downtown Edwardsburg, MI, MI

Edwardsburg, MI

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Downtown Dearborn, MI, MI

Dearborn, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Edwardsburg, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 185.5 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Brownsville Road, Walnut Road, Harvey Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.18 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

92.8 miles from Edwardsburg, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 185.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brownsville 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Edwardsburg, MI to Dearborn, MI is easy. At 3h 4m 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 Edwardsburg, MI to Dearborn, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Brownsville Road Unavailable Refreshing
Walnut Road Unavailable Refreshing
Harvey Street Unavailable Refreshing
M-40 Unavailable Refreshing
M-60 Unavailable Refreshing
US-131 Unavailable Refreshing
South Grand Street Unavailable Refreshing
I 94 East Unavailable Refreshing

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

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on the route

13 ft · 3 sec · the route
2

Turn right

52 ft · 6 sec
3

Turn right

7.2 mi · 10 min
4

Turn right onto Brownsville Road

7.6 mi · 10 min · Brownsville Road
5

At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Walnut Road
6

Turn right onto Harvey Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Harvey Street
7

Keep slight left to continue on Harvey Street

2.8 mi · 3 min · Harvey Street
8

Turn left onto M-40

1.6 mi · 2 min · M-40
9

Turn right onto M-60

7.8 mi · 11 min · M-60
10

Turn left onto US-131

13 mi · 14 min · US-131
11

Continue on South Grand Street

8.8 mi · 9 min · South Grand Street
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 94 East: Detroit
13

Merge slight left

97 mi · 1 hr 43 min
14

Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

37 mi · 39 min · I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
15

Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
16

Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Schaefer Road
17

Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Schaefer Road, Butler Road
18

Turn left onto Butler Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Butler Road
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto Schaefer Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Road
20

Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

79 ft · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue
21

Arrive at your destination

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 92.8 miles from Edwardsburg, MI, or about 1h 32m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.8 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dearborn, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Edwardsburg, 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 Edwardsburg, MI

This is one driving day of about 185.5 miles and 3h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edwardsburg, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.8 mi from Edwardsburg, MI · 1h 32m into the drive

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Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

93 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.8 miles from Edwardsburg, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dearborn, MI

The final approach into Dearborn, 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 Dearborn, 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

$28.18 one way

$56.35 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $31.06 $62.12
premium $4.80 $35.02 $70.04
diesel $5.64 $41.21 $82.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.7 0 $19.48 $8.90
Efficient EV 46.4 0 $16.23 $7.42
EV Truck/SUV 74.2 0 $25.97 $11.87

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Edwardsburg, MI

Evening in Edwardsburg on Sunday

Local time

6:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dearborn, MI

Evening in Dearborn on Sunday

Local time

6:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

16 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 4m 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 Edwardsburg, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 185.5 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brownsville Road, Walnut Road, Harvey Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.8 miles from Edwardsburg, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Edwardsburg, MI to Dearborn, MI is easy. At 3h 4m 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 Edwardsburg, MI to Dearborn, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edwardsburg, MI to Dearborn, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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