How far is Detroit, MI from Argentine, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Argentine, MI is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
66.64 mi
01h 21m
Flight
51.67 mi
83.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.67 mi
Kilometers
83.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.64 mi
Kilometers
107.24 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Argentine
Thu, Apr 16, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-16T09:54
Arrive Argentine
Thu, Apr 16, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Detroit
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wixom
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Detroit
33.3 mi
00h 40m
To Argentine
33.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cadillac Square

    95 m · 15 sec · Cadillac Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    75 m · 7 sec · Bates Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    649 ft · 38 sec · East Congress Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Griswold Street

    635 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue

    1638 ft · 31 sec · West Jefferson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on John C Lodge Freeway

    17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward White Lake Road

    959 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto White Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · White Lake Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bennett Lake Road

    2826 ft · 48 sec · Bennett Lake Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Linden Road

    2800 ft · 47 sec · Linden Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lobdell Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lobdell Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Glen Hatt Road

    1194 ft · 56 sec · Glen Hatt Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Silver Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Silver Lake Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Silver Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Argentine.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.6 mi · 35%
John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 27%
US 23 North
17.6 mi · 26%
Lobdell Road
2.11 mi · 3%
White Lake Road
1.73 mi · 3%
Silver Lake Road
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John C Lodge Freeway

Continue on John C Lodge Freeway

17.8 mi · 00h 23m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
51.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wixom
00h 40m from Detroit
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Detroit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Argentine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Wixom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Detroit and 33.4 miles from Argentine.

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

The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Detroit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Argentine.

Stop Ideas Near Wixom

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

28 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

28 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

31 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Argentine. Straight-line distance: 51.67 mi (83.16 km).

Detroit

#1 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
Argentine

#2 Argentine

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population6,479
Coordinates42.7914200, -83.8463400
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Argentine (-83.84634, 42.79142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.99 $19.99
Premium $4.65 $10.94 $21.87
Diesel $5.30 $12.46 $24.93

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Argentine. The current time is 09:54:11.

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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.