How far is Caseville, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Caseville, MI to Detroit, MI is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
125.49 mi
02h 30m
Flight
111.8 mi
179.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.8 mi
Kilometers
179.92 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.49 mi
Kilometers
201.95 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Caseville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caseville
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caseville
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
Goodland
MI

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

From Caseville
64.4 mi
01h 15m
To Detroit
61 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSE
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 Caseville and Detroit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Prospect Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Prospect Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    105 m · 20 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Caseville Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · North Caseville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    2387 ft · 33 sec · Michigan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2628 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pigeon Road

    2610 ft · 39 sec · Pigeon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pigeon Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Pigeon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Whalen Street

    2630 ft · 38 sec · Whalen Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2631 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Elkton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Elkton Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stein Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Stein Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Pinnebog Road

    2723 ft · 2 min · South Pinnebog Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Van Dyke Road

    30 mi · 34 min · South Van Dyke Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Van Dyke Road

    19.7 mi · 25 min · South Van Dyke Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Van Dyke Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road

    56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

    2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South

    2553 ft · 1 min · I-696 West to I-75 South

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
38 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Van Dyke Road
49.7 mi · 40%
Van Dyke Road
28.5 mi · 23%
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
9.74 mi · 8%
Mound Road
7.26 mi · 6%
North Caseville Road
7.15 mi · 6%
Pigeon Road
4.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Van Dyke Road

Turn right onto South Van Dyke Road

30 mi · 00h 34m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodland
01h 15m from Caseville
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Caseville 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 Caseville to Detroit?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Goodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Caseville and 61 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Goodland

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

20 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

48 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Port Huron

53 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

54 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caseville and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 111.8 mi (179.92 km).

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#1 Caseville

Township in Huron County, Michigan

Population1,657
Coordinates43.9411300, -83.2713500
Altitude183
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: Prospect Street (-83.271165, 43.941147)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.41
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.71 $33.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.84 $37.68
Premium $4.65 $20.62 $41.23
Diesel $5.30 $23.50 $46.99

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 Caseville and Detroit. The current time is 06:45:12.

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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.