Origin
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Afternoon in Grosse Pointe Woods on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Dearborn, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.1 mi
27 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
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Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Dearborn, MI is 17.1 miles and takes about 25m via Edsel Ford Freeway and Michigan Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Michigan. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick hop between locations, perhaps for a day trip or a simple relocation of your vehicle. The drive primarily utilizes major freeways, making it a straightforward transit rather than a journey focused on sightseeing. You'll spend most of your time on the Edsel Ford Freeway, so expect a typical highway experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 88% of the drive on freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.1 miles on the Edsel Ford Freeway, meaning you can settle in for a solid period of consistent driving. You'll also navigate segments of Michigan Avenue and Vernier Road, which may offer a slight change of pace from the freeway. Overall, anticipate a driving experience characterized by efficient travel on major thoroughfares, with minimal time spent on slower, local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Edsel Ford Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Edsel Ford Freeway and Michigan Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Harper Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Harper Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Harper Avenue
Turn left onto Harper Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 94 West
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
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 210A
Toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 12 / Michigan Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 15.1 mi | 20m |
| Michigan Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Vernier Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Harper Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 15.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Woods, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on Vernier Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vernier Road
2
Turn left onto Harper Avenue
259 ft
·
8 sec
·
Harper Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 94 West
4
Merge onto I 94
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 210A
Toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Arrive at destination
US 12
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Dearborn, MI
Afternoon in Dearborn on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
SE 3 to 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
5 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
25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 17.1 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edsel Ford Freeway, Michigan Avenue, Vernier Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.67 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.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Harper Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Dearborn, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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