How far is Colon, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Colon, MI to Detroit, MI is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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.
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colon and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colon and Detroit.
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Start on the route
38 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto South Blackstone Avenue
39 m · 6 sec · South Blackstone Avenue
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Turn right onto East State Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Colon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Colon Road
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Turn straight onto West Colon Road
12.9 mi · 18 min · West Colon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Chicago Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Chicago Road
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Continue on West Chicago Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · West Chicago Street
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Take the exit left toward I 69 North: Lansing
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 60: Three Rivers, Jackson
2113 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto M-60
9.6 mi · 12 min · M-60
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Continue on West Leigh Street
1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street
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Continue on Homer-Concord Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road
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Turn slight right onto L Drive South
1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South
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Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road
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Continue on Homer Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road
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Continue on Spring Arbor Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Spring Arbor Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road
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Turn straight onto M-60
2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
2366 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown
1932 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
1846 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue
987 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Fisher Drive West
135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West
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Turn right onto Grand River Avenue
2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Griswold Street
834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street
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Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
70 m · 14 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 Colon and Detroit.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
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 leaving Colon 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 Colon to Detroit?
The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Colon and 64.9 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colon and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Leoni
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 Leoni.
Jackson station
Albion station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colon and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 119.57 mi (192.43 km).
#1 Colon
Village in St.
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 41.9583800, -85.3249800 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.41 | $50.81 |
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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