How far is Cedar Creek, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Cedar Creek, MI to Detroit, MI is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
132.79 mi
02h 16m
Flight
117.1 mi
188.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.1 mi
Kilometers
188.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.79 mi
Kilometers
213.71 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Wed, May 13, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Cedar Creek
Wed, May 13, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Creek
2026-05-12T21:44
Arrive Detroit
Wed, May 13, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Creek
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
Leoni
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Cedar Creek
68.3 mi
01h 08m
To Detroit
64.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Creek and Detroit.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Cedar Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Pifer Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West Pifer Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South State Highway 37

    10.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 37

  4. 4

    Continue on Bedford Road North

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bedford Road North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue West

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Michigan Avenue West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  21. 21

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

    1932 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1846 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue

    987 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Fisher Drive West

    135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grand River Avenue

    2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Griswold Street

    834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    70 m · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Creek 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 50%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 20%
South State Highway 37
10.7 mi · 8%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 8%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 4%
M 14
4.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leoni
01h 08m from Cedar Creek
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cedar Creek and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Creek to Detroit?

The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Cedar Creek and 64.5 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cedar Creek and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Leoni

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

11 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

40 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
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Ann Arbor station

43 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Creek and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 117.1 mi (188.45 km).

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#1 Cedar Creek

Township in Barry County, Michigan

Population1,819
Coordinates42.5203100, -85.3275100
Altitude278
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: Cedar Creek Road (-85.327739, 42.520307)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.74 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.37
9.38 gal · 35.48 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.69 $35.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.95 $39.89
Premium $4.65 $21.83 $43.65
Diesel $5.30 $24.88 $49.75

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Creek and Detroit. The current time is 21:44:10.

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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.