How far is Bunker Hill, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Bunker Hill, MI to Detroit, MI is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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 of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bunker Hill and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bunker Hill and Detroit.
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Start on Decamp Road
40 m · 11 sec · Decamp Road
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Turn left onto Williamston Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Williamston Road
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Turn right onto Catholic Church Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Catholic Church Road
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Turn right onto Dexter Trail
2 mi · 5 min · Dexter Trail
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Turn right onto Stockbridge Road
1 mi · 1 min · Stockbridge Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2798 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Clinton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Green Road
1582 ft · 27 sec · Green Road
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Continue on Hinkley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hinkley Road
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Continue on Grosshans Road
1104 ft · 19 sec · Grosshans Road
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Continue on Territorial Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Territorial Road
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Continue on Stockbridge Chelsea Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · Stockbridge Chelsea Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockbridge Chelsea Road
26 m · 5 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockbridge Chelsea Road
2727 ft · 42 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Old US Highway 12
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Old US Highway 12
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 East: Ann Arbor
655 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown
1932 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
1846 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue
987 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Fisher Drive West
135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West
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Turn right onto Grand River Avenue
2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Griswold Street
834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street
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Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
70 m · 14 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 Bunker Hill and Detroit.
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.
M 14 East
Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Bunker Hill and Sunny near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bunker Hill to Detroit?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Barton Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Bunker Hill and 39 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bunker Hill and Sunny near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Barton Hills
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 Barton Hills.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bunker Hill and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 65.64 mi (105.64 km).
#1 Bunker Hill
Township in Ingham County, Michigan
| Population | 2,155 |
| Coordinates | 42.4755900, -84.3174700 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.98 | $25.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
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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