How far is Conway, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Conway, MI to Detroit, MI is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
276.21 mi
04h 07m
Flight
231.65 mi
372.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.65 mi
Kilometers
372.81 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.21 mi
Kilometers
444.51 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sat, May 2, 8:16 PM EDT
Return by in Conway
Sun, May 3, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-02T16:09
Arrive Detroit
Sat, May 2, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
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
Worth
MI

Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.

From Conway
137.8 mi
02h 03m
To Detroit
138.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Heydey Street

    75 m · 14 sec · Heydey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Conway Road

    606 ft · 24 sec · West Conway Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Merritt Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Merritt Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chicago Street

    2672 ft · 45 sec · Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Continue on M-68

    8.8 mi · 13 min · M-68

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Straits Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Straits Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto M-68

    1615 ft · 32 sec · M-68

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
198 mi · 72%
I 75 South
60.2 mi · 22%
M-68
9.06 mi · 3%
Merritt Street
5.06 mi · 2%
South Straits Highway
0.88 mi
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
231.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worth
02h 03m from Conway
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Conway 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 Conway to Detroit?

The road trip is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Worth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Conway and 138.4 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.77 one way or $73.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Worth

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

37 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Tawas City, MI

51 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

55 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

104 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 231.65 mi (372.81 km).

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#1 Conway

Census-designated place in Emmet County, Michigan

Population3,616
Coordinates45.4166800, -84.8669900
Altitude185
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: Heydey Street (-84.867643, 45.416678)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.75 gal
36.89 L · about $36.77
Round trip
$73.53
19.5 gal · 73.78 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.3 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.77 $73.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.47 $82.93
Premium $4.65 $45.38 $90.75
Diesel $5.30 $51.71 $103.43

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Detroit. The current time is 16:09:22.

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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.