How far is Camden, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Camden, MI to Detroit, MI is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.89 mi
02h 12m
Flight
96.53 mi
155.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.53 mi
Kilometers
155.35 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.89 mi
Kilometers
204.21 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Fri, Nov 6, 4:04 PM EST
Return by in Camden
Fri, Nov 6, 6:17 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-11-06T13:52
Arrive Detroit
Fri, Nov 6, 4:04 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
9:30 PM EST
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
Clinton
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Camden
57.5 mi
01h 06m
To Detroit
69.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bell Street

    13 m · 6 sec · West Bell Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Edon Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South Edon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Edon Road

    8 mi · 11 min · South Edon Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Chicago Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    2872 ft · 37 sec · West Chicago Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Chicago Road

    17.4 mi · 22 min · East Chicago Road

  9. 9

    Continue on US-12

    5.9 mi · 8 min · US-12

  10. 10

    Continue on US 12

    32.4 mi · 47 min · US 12

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago

    926 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports

    2940 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    34.5 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 10 South: Downtown, Detroit

    1631 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward Larned Street, Downtown

    1773 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Larned Street

    1024 ft · 34 sec · West Larned Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    868 ft · 42 sec · Woodward Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 BL East
35.1 mi · 28%
US 12
33.5 mi · 26%
East Chicago Road
17.4 mi · 14%
South Edon Road
12.8 mi · 10%
US-12
5.92 mi · 5%
West Chicago Road
4.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 BL East

Merge slight left

34.5 mi · 00h 39m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
96.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 06m from Camden
Leave By
2:06 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Camden 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 Camden to Detroit?

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Camden and 69.3 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 2:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.44 one way or $38.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Camden and Light Rain near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

30 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

40 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

60 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

65 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 96.53 mi (155.35 km).

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#1 Camden

Village in Michigan, United States

Population501
Coordinates41.7522700, -84.7577300
Altitude311
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 Bell Street (-84.75773, 41.752326)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.95 L · about $19.44
Round trip
$38.88
8.96 gal · 33.9 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $19.44 $38.88
Mid-grade $5.02 $22.49 $44.99
Premium $5.62 $25.17 $50.34
Diesel $6.61 $29.60 $59.21

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Detroit. The current time is 13:52:49.

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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.