Origin
Solon, MI
Afternoon in Solon on Monday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Solon, MI to Dearborn, MI
Drive Time
4h 16m
Distance
261.3 mi
420 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 4m
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6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Solon, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 261.3 miles and takes about 4h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Hoxie Road, East White Road, South Solon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.69 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
130.6 miles from Solon, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 16m drive with frequent turns across 261.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Hoxie 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Solon, MI to Dearborn, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Hoxie Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East White Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Solon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Traverse Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tilton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Run Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Strait Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Long Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Hoxie Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solon, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on East Alpine Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Alpine Road
2
Turn straight onto East Hoxie Road
335 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Hoxie Road
3
Continue on East White Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East White Road
4
Turn right onto South Solon Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Solon Road
5
Turn right onto East Traverse Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Traverse Highway
6
Turn left onto Tilton Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Tilton Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Run Road
8
Turn right onto Strait Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Strait Road
9
Turn left onto North Long Lake Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Long Lake Road
10
Continue on East Long Lake Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Long Lake Road
11
Turn left onto Secor Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Secor Road
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto North West Silver Lake Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North West Silver Lake Road
13
Continue on County Road 633
11 mi
·
17 min
·
County Road 633
14
Continue on North 13 Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 13 Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto North M-37 Highway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North M-37 Highway
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West M-115 Highway
210 ft
·
3 sec
·
West M-115 Highway
17
Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway
354 ft
·
5 sec
·
West M-115 Highway
18
Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway
55 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
West M-115 Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 10 East: Clare
20
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
10 min
21
Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46 mi
·
46 min
·
US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
23
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
38 min
24
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
25
Keep slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 94 West: Chicago
28
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
31
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 130.6 miles from Solon, MI, or about 2h 8m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.6 miles or 2h 8m 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 30m
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 Solon, 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 Solon, MI
This is one driving day of about 261.3 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Solon, 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 130.6 mi from Solon, MI · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 130.6 miles from Solon, 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
$39.69 one way
$79.38 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $43.75 | $87.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $49.33 | $98.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.05 | $116.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.4 | 0 | $27.44 | $12.54 |
| Efficient EV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.86 | $10.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.5 | 1 | $36.58 | $16.72 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 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
Afternoon in Dearborn on Monday
Local time
1:10 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
9 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 16m 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 Solon, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 261.3 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Hoxie Road, East White Road, South Solon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.6 miles from Solon, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.69 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 straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Solon, MI to Dearborn, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Solon, MI to Dearborn, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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