How far is Centreville, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Centreville, MI to Detroit, MI is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
145.1 mi
02h 32m
Flight
130.3 mi
209.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.3 mi
Kilometers
209.69 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.1 mi
Kilometers
233.52 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centreville
2026-04-19T06:29
Arrive Detroit
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centreville
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
Jackson
MI

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

From Centreville
73.4 mi
01h 16m
To Detroit
71.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Clark Street

    30 m · 7 sec · South Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 86

    5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 86

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 66

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 60

    7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Continue on Mendon Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Mendon Road

  7. 7

    Continue on M-60

    3.6 mi · 5 min · M-60

  8. 8

    Continue on West Leroy Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Leroy Street

  9. 9

    Continue on M-60

    13.3 mi · 17 min · M-60

  10. 10

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  26. 26

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

    1932 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1846 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue

    987 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Fisher Drive West

    135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Grand River Avenue

    2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Griswold Street

    834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    70 m · 14 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 Centreville and Detroit.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 24%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 18%
M-60
19.8 mi · 14%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 7%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 7%
Mendon Road
7.99 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
130.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 16m from Centreville
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Centreville and 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 Centreville to Detroit?

The road trip is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Centreville and 71.7 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Centreville and Chance Rain Showers near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

29 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

54 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centreville and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 130.3 mi (209.69 km).

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#1 Centreville

Village in and county seat of St.

Population1,400
Coordinates41.9233800, -85.5283200
Altitude250
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: South Clark Street (-85.528223, 41.92338)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.38 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
10.24 gal · 38.76 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.78 $43.55
Premium $4.65 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.30 $27.16 $54.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Centreville and Detroit. The current time is 06:29:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.