How far is Coe, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Coe, MI to Detroit, MI is about 145 miles (233.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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 mi
02h 15m
Flight
113.28 mi
182.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.28 mi
Kilometers
182.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145 mi
Kilometers
233.35 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Mon, May 4, 1:07 PM EDT
Return by in Coe
Mon, May 4, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coe
2026-05-04T10:51
Arrive Detroit
Mon, May 4, 1:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coe
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
Williamston
MI

Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

From Coe
72.4 mi
01h 07m
To Detroit
72.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Coe Road

    1348 ft · 26 sec · East Coe Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Wise Road

    1 mi · 1 min · South Wise Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Begole Road

    4 mi · 6 min · North Begole Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Monroe Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Monroe Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward US 127 SOUTH: Lansing

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    54.1 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Larned Street, Downtown

    1773 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West Larned Street

    1024 ft · 34 sec · West Larned Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    868 ft · 42 sec · Woodward Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coe 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
57 mi · 39%
US 127 SOUTH
54.5 mi · 38%
John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 12%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 6%
North Begole Road
4.01 mi · 3%
South Wise Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight right

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamston
01h 07m from Coe
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coe and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coe to Detroit?

The road trip is about 145 miles (233.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Coe and 72.6 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 2:00 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 Coe and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Williamston

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

18 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

35 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

35 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coe and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 113.28 mi (182.3 km).

Coe

#1 Coe

Township in Isabella County, Michigan

Population3,054
Coordinates43.4805900, -84.6422300
Altitude232
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: East Coe Road (-84.64223, 43.480544)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
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
19.37 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
10.24 gal · 38.74 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Coe and Detroit. The current time is 10:51:45.

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.