How far is Bath, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Bath, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is 101 miles (162.54 kilometers). The fastest route is to take I-96 E. The drive time is about 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Here are the steps for the most direct route:
- Head south on Oak St/Webster Rd toward High St.
- Turn right onto the ramp to Lansing.
- Merge onto I-69 W.
- Take exit 89 B-A for US-127 S toward Lansing.
- Keep left at the fork and merge onto US-127 S.
- Merge onto I-496 E/US-127 S.
- Take exit 73A on the left to merge onto I-96 E toward Detroit.
- Take the I-96/I-275 exit toward Detroit/Toledo.
- Keep left to continue toward I-275 S/I-96 E.
- Continue onto I-275 S/I-96 E.
- Keep left at the fork to continue on I-96 E, follow signs for Detroit.
- Keep left at the fork to continue on I-96 Express/Jeffries Fwy.
- Continue onto I-96 E/Jeffries Fwy.
- Keep left to stay on I-96 E.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bath and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bath and Detroit.
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Start on Webster Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Webster Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 69 East: Flint
1592 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Laingsburg
1721 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Woodbury Road
103 m · 17 sec · Woodbury Road
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Turn left onto Lansing Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lansing Road
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Turn right onto West Beard Road
5 mi · 7 min · West Beard Road
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Turn right
8.9 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Grand River Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Stockbridge Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Stockbridge Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 23 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 Bath 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 96 East
Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 00h 44m
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 Rain Showers leaving Bath and Light Rain near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bath to Detroit?
The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Bath and 51.9 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.9 miles (127 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.10 one way or $30.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bath and Light Rain near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
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 Brighton.
Ann Arbor station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Durand Union Station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bath and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 78.91 mi (127 km).
#1 Bath
Bath is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8186400, -84.4485900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.34 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $17.47 | $34.95 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $19.55 | $39.10 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $23.00 | $45.99 |
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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