How far is Coleman, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Coleman, MI to Detroit, MI is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.04 mi
02h 18m
Flight
125.47 mi
201.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.47 mi
Kilometers
201.93 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.04 mi
Kilometers
241.47 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Tue, May 5, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Coleman
Tue, May 5, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coleman
2026-05-04T23:04
Arrive Detroit
Tue, May 5, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coleman
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
Beecher
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Coleman
74.7 mi
01h 09m
To Detroit
75.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Coleman and Detroit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    40 m · 10 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    846 ft · 31 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    2282 ft · 59 sec · North 6th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Coleman Road

    969 ft · 21 sec · North Coleman Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1566 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

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

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    2456 ft · 38 sec · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lafayette Avenue

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Macomb Street

    1196 ft · 40 sec · Macomb Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Beaubien Street

    636 ft · 23 sec · Beaubien Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    674 ft · 21 sec · East Lafayette Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Bates Street

    909 ft · 26 sec · Bates Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Congress Street

    99 m · 17 sec · East Congress Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coleman 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
111 mi · 74%
North Coleman Road
36.7 mi · 24%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
0.47 mi
North 6th Street
0.43 mi
Macomb Street
0.23 mi
Lafayette Avenue
0.21 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 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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beecher
01h 09m from Coleman
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coleman 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 Coleman to Detroit?

The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Beecher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Coleman and 75.4 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coleman and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Beecher

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

9 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

31 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

32 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

40 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coleman and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 125.47 mi (201.93 km).

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#1 Coleman

City in Midland County, Michigan, United States

Population1,206
Coordinates43.7566900, -84.5858400
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: 4th Street (-84.586135, 43.75683)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.04 L · about $19.95
Round trip
$39.90
10.58 gal · 40.08 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.95 $39.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.50 $45.00
Premium $4.65 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $5.30 $28.06 $56.12

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Coleman and Detroit. The current time is 23:04:15.

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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.