How far is Chase, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Chase, MI to Detroit, MI is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.76 mi
03h 15m
Flight
169.25 mi
272.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.25 mi
Kilometers
272.38 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.76 mi
Kilometers
334.36 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM EDT
Return by in Chase
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chase
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chase
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Zilwaukee
MI

City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Chase
103.6 mi
01h 37m
To Detroit
104.1 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Chase and Detroit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Choice Street

    149 m · 27 sec · 3rd Choice Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chase 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
111 mi · 53%
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 22%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
0.74 mi
East Congress Street
0.51 mi
Jefferson Avenue East
0.22 mi
3rd Choice Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

63 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
169.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zilwaukee
01h 37m from Chase
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chase 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 Chase to Detroit?

The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Zilwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Chase and 104.1 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.64 one way or $55.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Zilwaukee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Zilwaukee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 8.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zilwaukee.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

5 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

14 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

56 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

57 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chase and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 169.25 mi (272.38 km).

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#1 Chase

Township in Lake County, Michigan

Population1,179
Coordinates43.8891800, -85.6356100
Altitude334
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: 3rd Choice Street (-85.635904, 43.889182)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.75 L · about $27.64
Round trip
$55.28
14.66 gal · 55.5 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.64 $55.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.17 $62.35
Premium $4.65 $34.11 $68.23
Diesel $5.30 $38.88 $77.76

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 Chase and Detroit. The current time is 00:25:37.

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.