How far is Charleston, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Charleston, MI to Detroit, MI is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Driving Distance
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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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Saint Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Detroit.
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Start on Charleston Road
6 m · 3 sec · Charleston Road
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Turn right onto Bay City Forestville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bay City Forestville Road
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
2802 ft · 1 min · Cedar Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
15.4 mi · 23 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on North Ridge Street
1 km · 51 sec · North Ridge Street
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Continue on South Lakeshore Road
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Kimball Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road
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Turn straight onto 24th Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue
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Continue on Pine Grove Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pine Grove Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Pine Grove Connector
1761 ft · 25 sec · Pine Grove Connector
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Take the exit straight toward I 69 West, I 94 West
1865 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
56 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive
41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive
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Turn right onto East Congress Street
2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Cadillac Square
39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Detroit.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 69 West
Keep slight left
56 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleston 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 Charleston to Detroit?
The road trip is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Marysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Charleston and 57.9 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.27 one way or $30.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Charleston and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Marysville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marysville.
Port Huron
Lapeer station
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 93.52 mi (150.51 km).
#1 Charleston
Township in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 43.6591800, -82.6860400 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
| Population | 665,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.3314300, -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.27 | $30.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.22 | $34.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.85 | $37.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.48 | $42.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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