How far is Comins, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Comins, MI to Detroit, MI is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
203.72 mi
03h 14m
Flight
178.22 mi
286.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.22 mi
Kilometers
286.82 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.72 mi
Kilometers
327.86 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Comins
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Comins
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Comins
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
Carrollton
MI

Township of Michigan, United States

From Comins
101.6 mi
01h 37m
To Detroit
102.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Abbe Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · North Abbe Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Miller Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · East Miller Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Morenci Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Morenci Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Mount Tom Road

    9.4 mi · 13 min · South Mount Tom Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mio Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Mio Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Williams Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · North Williams Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Bennett Street

    2593 ft · 1 min · South Bennett Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North M-33

    17.6 mi · 24 min · North M-33

  9. 9

    Continue on Brock Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brock Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Alger Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Alger Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Comins 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
151 mi · 74%
North M-33
17.6 mi · 9%
South Mount Tom Road
9.43 mi · 5%
East Miller Road
8.22 mi · 4%
Mio Road
5.69 mi · 3%
North Abbe Road
5.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

76.3 mi · 01h 19m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
178.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
01h 37m from Comins
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Comins and Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.6 miles from Comins and 102.2 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.11 one way or $54.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Comins and Sunny near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Carrollton

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 Carrollton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 9.9 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 9.6 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 Carrollton.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

16 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

54 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Comins and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 178.22 mi (286.82 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Comins

Township in Oscoda County, Michigan

Population1,866
Coordinates44.8058400, -84.0513900
Altitude319
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: North Abbe Road (-84.051327, 44.805841)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.21 L · about $27.11
Round trip
$54.23
14.38 gal · 54.42 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.11 $54.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.58 $61.16
Premium $4.65 $33.46 $66.92
Diesel $5.30 $38.14 $76.27

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 Comins and Detroit. The current time is 22:48:37.

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.