How far is Cassopolis, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Cassopolis, MI to Detroit, MI is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
181.2 mi
02h 56m
Flight
154.65 mi
248.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.65 mi
Kilometers
248.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.2 mi
Kilometers
291.62 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sat, May 2, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Cassopolis
Sat, May 2, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cassopolis
2026-05-02T01:56
Arrive Detroit
Sat, May 2, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cassopolis
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
Albion
MI

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Cassopolis
91 mi
01h 28m
To Detroit
90.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North O'Keefe Street

    16 m · 7 sec · North O'Keefe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on M-60

    3.6 mi · 5 min · M-60

  4. 4

    Continue on West State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 60

    1536 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Continue on East State Street

    1332 ft · 21 sec · East State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on M-60

    13.2 mi · 19 min · M-60

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US-131

    12.6 mi · 15 min · US-131

  9. 9

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown

    1932 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1846 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue

    987 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Fisher Drive West

    135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grand River Avenue

    2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Griswold Street

    834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    70 m · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cassopolis 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
97.4 mi · 54%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 15%
M-60
16.8 mi · 9%
US-131
12.6 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 6%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

96.8 mi · 01h 44m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
01h 28m from Cassopolis
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cassopolis 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 Cassopolis to Detroit?

The road trip is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Cassopolis and 90.2 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albion

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

1 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

29 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

37 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cassopolis and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 154.65 mi (248.88 km).

Cassopolis

#1 Cassopolis

Village in Cass County, Michigan

Population1,698
Coordinates41.9117100, -86.0100100
Altitude271
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: North O'Keefe Street (-86.010018, 41.91171)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.2 L · about $24.10
Round trip
$48.19
12.78 gal · 48.4 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.10 $48.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.18 $54.35
Premium $4.65 $29.74 $59.48
Diesel $5.30 $33.89 $67.79

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Cassopolis and Detroit. The current time is 01:56:54.

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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.