How far is Beaverton, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Beaverton, MI to Detroit, MI is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
154.3 mi
02h 24m
Flight
129.42 mi
208.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.42 mi
Kilometers
208.28 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.3 mi
Kilometers
248.32 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Fri, May 15, 3:55 PM EDT
Return by in Beaverton
Fri, May 15, 6:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaverton
2026-05-15T13:30
Arrive Detroit
Fri, May 15, 3:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaverton
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
Mount Morris
MI

Village in Illinois

From Beaverton
76.9 mi
01h 12m
To Detroit
77.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brown Street

    49 m · 12 sec · East Brown Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ross Street

    2599 ft · 56 sec · Ross Street

  3. 3

    Continue on M-18

    10.1 mi · 15 min · M-18

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    30.5 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
111 mi · 72%
M-18
41.1 mi · 27%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
0.74 mi
East Congress Street
0.51 mi
Ross Street
0.49 mi
Jefferson Avenue East
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

63 mi · 01h 08m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Morris
01h 12m from Beaverton
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Beaverton and Partly Cloudy near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Mount Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Beaverton and 77.4 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Beaverton and Partly Cloudy near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Morris

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Morris, 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 Mount Morris.

RAIL

Flint station

12 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

33 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

33 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Saginaw, MI

40 mi away
511 Johnson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaverton and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 129.42 mi (208.28 km).

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#1 Beaverton

Township in Gladwin County, Michigan

Population1,830
Coordinates43.8822500, -84.4847300
Altitude220
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: East Brown Street (-84.48473, 43.882252)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.61 L · about $20.51
Round trip
$41.03
10.88 gal · 41.22 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.51 $41.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.14 $46.27
Premium $4.65 $25.32 $50.64
Diesel $5.30 $28.85 $57.71

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaverton and Detroit. The current time is 13:30:32.

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.