How far is Corunna, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Corunna, MI to Detroit, MI is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
89.74 mi
01h 28m
Flight
70.62 mi
113.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.62 mi
Kilometers
113.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.74 mi
Kilometers
144.43 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Corunna
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corunna
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corunna
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
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Corunna
44.7 mi
00h 44m
To Detroit
45 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Corunna Avenue

    13 m · 9 sec · East Corunna Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Shiawassee Street

    1844 ft · 60 sec · North Shiawassee Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East McNeil Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East McNeil Street

  4. 4

    Continue on M 71

    2.8 mi · 4 min · M 71

  5. 5

    Continue on Lansing Road

    651 ft · 14 sec · Lansing Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

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

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corunna 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
65.3 mi · 73%
Lansing Road
14.7 mi · 16%
East McNeil Street
4.2 mi · 5%
M 71
2.8 mi · 3%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
0.74 mi · 1%
East Congress Street
0.51 mi · 1%
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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 44m from Corunna
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corunna 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 Corunna to Detroit?

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Corunna and 45 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corunna and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 70.62 mi (113.65 km).

Corunna

#1 Corunna

City in Michigan

Population3,320
Coordinates42.9819700, -84.1177500
Altitude227
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 Shiawassee Street (-84.117824, 42.981969)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
11.99 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.91
6.34 gal · 23.98 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.95 $23.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.48 $26.96
Premium $4.65 $14.75 $29.51
Diesel $5.30 $16.81 $33.63

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 Corunna and Detroit. The current time is 02:59:24.

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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.