How far is Addison, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Addison, MI to Detroit, MI is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Addison and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addison and Detroit.
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Start on West Main Street
581 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Steer Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Steer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
60 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto US-12
5.9 mi · 8 min · US-12
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Continue on US 12
32.4 mi · 47 min · US 12
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Take the exit right
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports
2940 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
34.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 10 South: Downtown, Detroit
1631 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Larned Street, Downtown
1773 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on West Larned Street
1024 ft · 34 sec · West Larned Street
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
868 ft · 42 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Cadillac Square
39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and Detroit.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 BL East
Merge slight left
34.5 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Addison and Light Rain Likely near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Addison to Detroit?
The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Addison and 52.9 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Addison and Light Rain Likely near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Saline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saline.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Addison and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 70.79 mi (113.92 km).
#1 Addison
Village in Lenawee County, Michigan
| Population | 579 |
| Coordinates | 41.9864300, -84.3471700 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
| Population | 665,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.3314300, -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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