Origin
Plymouth, MI
Late night in Plymouth on Friday
Local time
1:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MI to Dearborn, MI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MI
Ajdin Coric
Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Plymouth to Dearborn, you are in for a quick 20-mile trip through the heart of the Midwest. This drive typically takes about 28 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via South Main Street, Plymouth Road, and North Haggerty Road to complete your journey. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, it is a very budget-friendly commute between these two Michigan locations. Since the entire route is local, you can easily complete this drive in one go without needing any planned stops.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route features 0% highway travel, you will spend your time navigating local surface streets throughout the entire 20-mile distance. There is no "longest stretch" of highway to speak of, as the drive relies on a series of connections between South Main Street and North Haggerty Road. The personality of this road is defined by frequent turns and changing traffic patterns, so stay alert as you transition between these local thoroughfares. You will find that the rhythm of the drive remains consistent from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jeffries Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jeffries Freeway and Southfield Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 20.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)
Keep slight right at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local) toward I 96 Local: To All Exits
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 96 Local: To All Exits
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 183
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward M 39 South: Southfield Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward M 39 South: Southfield Freeway
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Plymouth, MI to Dearborn, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 153 along the way.
M 153
16.8 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffries Freeway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Southfield Freeway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Ford Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Local) | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Schoolcraft Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Haggerty Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Plymouth Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jeffries Freeway
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on Penniman Avenue
402 ft
·
22 sec
·
Penniman Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Plymouth Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Plymouth Road
4
Turn left onto North Haggerty Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Haggerty Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Schoolcraft Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 96 East
7
Merge onto I 96
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 96
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
Toward I 96 Local: To All Exits
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 183
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward M 39 South: Southfield Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto M 39
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 153
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on South M 39 Service Drive
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South M 39 Service Drive
14
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Ford Road
15
Turn straight onto M 153
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ford Road
16
Turn right onto Schaefer Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Schaefer Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto US 12
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
US 12
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Dearborn on Friday
Local time
1:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 13 mph
63% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:21PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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
6 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
30m 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 Plymouth, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 20.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jeffries Freeway, Southfield Freeway, Ford 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 10 miles from Plymouth, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.14 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 20.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Plymouth, MI to Dearborn, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 153 along the way.
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