Origin
Ferry, MI
Evening in Ferry on Tuesday
Local time
8:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ferry, MI to Dearborn, MI
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
228.7 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 3m
★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ferry, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ferry, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 228.7 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 96, US 31, Walter P Reuther Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 163.2 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.75 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
114.4 miles from Ferry, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 15m highway drive covering 228.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and US 31. The longest continuous stretch is about 163.2 miles on I 96.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 163.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and US 31. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 228.7 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 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.8 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
40.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 110A
Toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing
7
136.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
|
I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
216.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m in
Take the exit toward M 39
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14C
Toward M 39
7
225.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 9m in
Take the exit toward M 153
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward M 153
6
228.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 14m in
|
Schaefer Road
Turn right onto Schaefer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ferry, MI and Dearborn, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, M 5 East: Port Huron and M 39.
Lansing
40.2 mi in
|
~46m
M 5 East: Port Huron
203.7 mi in
|
~3h 42m
|
via I 696
M 39
216.7 mi in
|
~3h 56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 163.2 mi | 2h 54m |
| US 31 | 29.9 mi | 31m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Southfield Freeway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| East Hayes Road | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| West Stony Lake Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Ford Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 163.2 mi, about 2h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferry, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto South 132nd Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 132nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto M 20
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
East Hayes Road
4
Continue on M 20
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Stony Lake Road
5
Continue on M 20
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Garfield Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
7
Merge onto US 31
24 mi
·
24 min
·
US 31
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 31
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 110A
Toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 96
96 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 96
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on I 696
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto M 10
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14C
Toward M 39
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto M 39
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 153
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on South M 39 Service Drive
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South M 39 Service Drive
18
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Ford Road
19
Turn straight onto M 153
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ford Road
20
Turn right onto Schaefer Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Schaefer Road
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right onto US 12
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
US 12
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 114.4 miles from Ferry, MI, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 163.2 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.4 miles or 2h 6m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dearborn, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ferry, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Ferry, MI
This is one driving day of about 228.7 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ferry, 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 96 for about 163.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.4 mi from Ferry, MI · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.4 miles from Ferry, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 163.2 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.75 one way
$71.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $39.26 | $78.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $44.01 | $88.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.49 | $100.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.01 | $10.98 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.01 | $9.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.02 | $14.64 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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
Dearborn, MI
Evening in Dearborn on Tuesday
Local time
8:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 14 mph
4% chance
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
38 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
4h 15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ferry, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 228.7 miles and takes about 4h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, US 31, Walter P Reuther Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.4 miles from Ferry, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.75 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 228.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.8 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ferry, MI and Dearborn, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, M 5 East: Port Huron and M 39.
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