How far is Detroit, MI from Blissfield, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Blissfield, MI is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
68.33 mi
01h 27m
Flight
54.24 mi
87.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.24 mi
Kilometers
87.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.33 mi
Kilometers
109.96 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blissfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Blissfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
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 Detroit
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
Detroit Beach
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Detroit
34.1 mi
00h 43m
To Blissfield
34.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint

    97 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    28.8 mi · 31 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Luna Pier

    2420 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Luna Pier Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Luna Pier Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakeside Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lakeside Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Samaria Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · East Samaria Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Secor Road

    2648 ft · 1 min · Secor Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Saint Anthony Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Saint Anthony Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    82 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    724 ft · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    79 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Adrian Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
28.8 mi · 42%
Fisher Freeway
13.9 mi · 20%
Saint Anthony Road
12.7 mi · 19%
East Samaria Road
5.52 mi · 8%
Luna Pier Road
1.82 mi · 3%
Lakeside Road
1.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Detroit-Toledo Expressway

Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

28.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Detroit Beach
00h 43m from Detroit
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Blissfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Detroit Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Detroit and 34.2 miles from Blissfield.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Detroit Beach

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

37 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

42 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

44 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

53 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Blissfield. Straight-line distance: 54.24 mi (87.29 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
Blissfield

#2 Blissfield

City in Lenawee County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,248
Coordinates41.8325500, -83.8624400
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Blissfield (-83.86244, 41.83255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $4.65 $11.22 $22.43
Diesel $5.30 $12.78 $25.57

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 Detroit and Blissfield. The current time is 05:09:27.

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.