How far is Avoca, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Avoca, MI to Detroit, MI is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.06 mi
01h 16m
Flight
53.59 mi
86.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.59 mi
Kilometers
86.25 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.06 mi
Kilometers
124.01 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sat, Apr 11, 8:38 PM EDT
Return by in Avoca
Sat, Apr 11, 9:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avoca
2026-04-11T19:22
Arrive Detroit
Sat, Apr 11, 8:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avoca
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milton
MI

Township in Cass County, Michigan

From Avoca
32.9 mi
00h 38m
To Detroit
44.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNE
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avoca and Detroit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avoca and Detroit.

  1. 1

    Start on Avoca Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avoca Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Beard Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Beard Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Metcalf Road

    1 km · 1 min · Metcalf Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Emmett Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Emmett Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Kinney Road

    2930 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Kinney Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Burnell Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Burnell Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Gratiot Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1995 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on New Haven Road

    1 mi · 2 min · New Haven Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1655 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Ford Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    15 mi · 19 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avoca and Detroit.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
15.4 mi · 20%
Edsel Ford Freeway
15 mi · 19%
Gratiot Avenue
5.85 mi · 8%
Memphis Ridge Road
5.49 mi · 7%
Emmett Road
5.09 mi · 7%
Kinney Road
4.89 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

15.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 38m from Avoca
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avoca and Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avoca to Detroit?

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Avoca and 44.1 miles from Detroit.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avoca and Sunny near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

34 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

34 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

35 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

39 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avoca and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 53.59 mi (86.25 km).

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#1 Avoca

Avoca is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0619700, -82.6910400
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Detroit

#2 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

Population665,369
Coordinates42.3314300, -83.0457500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Avoca Road (-82.691037, 43.061896)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.29 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.44 gal · 20.58 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.57 $23.14
Premium $4.65 $12.66 $25.32
Diesel $5.30 $14.43 $28.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Avoca and Detroit. The current time is 19:22:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.