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Trip from Verona, 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

2h 27m

Distance

127.9 mi

206 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

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

Downtown Verona, MI, MI

Verona, MI

Stef Nie

city in Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Dearborn, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Verona, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 127.9 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Huron Avenue, South Van Dyke Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.00 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.

Midpoint

63.9 miles from Verona, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 127.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 127.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Huron Avenue 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Verona, MI to Dearborn, MI is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Verona, MI to Dearborn, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Huron Avenue
South Van Dyke Road
Main Street
North Cedar Street
Van Dyke Road
North Main Street
Van Dyke Road North
18 1/2 Mile Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Huron Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sand Beach Road

5.0 mi · 7 min · Sand Beach Road
2

Continue on East Huron Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Huron Avenue
3

Continue on South Van Dyke Road

35 mi · 39 min · South Van Dyke Road
4

Continue on Main Street

1.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Continue on South Van Dyke Road

20 mi · 25 min · South Van Dyke Road
6

Continue on North Cedar Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Street
7

Continue on Van Dyke Road

5.6 mi · 7 min · Van Dyke Road
8

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
9

Continue on Van Dyke Road

23 mi · 27 min · Van Dyke Road
10

Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road

184 ft · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road
12

Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road
13

Turn straight onto Mound Road

7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road
14

Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Mound Road
15

Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
16

Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
17

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

3.2 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
18

Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
19

Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South

0.5 mi · 1 min · I-696 West to I-75 South
20

Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

7.7 mi · 8 min · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
21

Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
22

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 94 West: Chicago
23

Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

5.6 mi · 7 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
24

Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn

0.4 mi · 56 sec · US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
25

At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.9 miles from Verona, MI, or about 1h 13m 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 28 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.9 miles or 1h 13m 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 1m

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 Verona, 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 Verona, MI

This is one driving day of about 127.9 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Verona, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.9 mi from Verona, MI · 1h 13m into the drive

Downtown Romeo, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Romeo, MI

64 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

Lapeer, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Romeo, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.9 miles from Verona, 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

$20.00 one way

$39.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.95 $43.91
premium $4.89 $24.61 $49.23
diesel $5.61 $28.24 $56.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.4 0 $13.43 $6.14
Efficient EV 32 0 $11.19 $5.12
EV Truck/SUV 51.2 0 $17.91 $8.19

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Verona, MI

Morning in Verona on Friday

Local time

10:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dearborn, MI

Morning in Dearborn on Friday

Local time

10:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

19 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

2h 27m 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 Verona, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 127.9 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Huron Avenue, South Van Dyke Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 63.9 miles from Verona, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.00 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.

The drive from Verona, MI to Dearborn, MI is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Verona, MI to Dearborn, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Verona, 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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