How far is Brant, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Brant, MI to Detroit, MI is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.83 mi
01h 55m
Flight
87.82 mi
141.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.82 mi
Kilometers
141.33 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.83 mi
Kilometers
176.76 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Brant
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brant
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brant
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
Newark
MI

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

From Brant
54.7 mi
00h 57m
To Detroit
55.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Brant Road

    40 m · 6 sec · West Brant Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Hemlock Road

    5 mi · 12 min · South Hemlock Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Brady Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · West Brady Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Peet Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Vienna Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    2580 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brant 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
79 mi · 72%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 8%
West Vienna Road
5.73 mi · 5%
South Hemlock Road
4.99 mi · 5%
West Brady Road
4.51 mi · 4%
Vienna Road
1.4 mi · 1%
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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
87.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 57m from Brant
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Brant and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Brant and 55.1 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Brant and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

17 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

30 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

33 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brant and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 87.82 mi (141.33 km).

Brant

#1 Brant

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population1,895
Coordinates43.2591900, -84.2297000
Altitude187
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: West Brant Road (-84.229697, 43.259094)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.67 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.76 gal · 29.34 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $4.65 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.30 $20.58 $41.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brant and Detroit. The current time is 00:24:01.

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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.