How far is Detroit, MI from Bloomfield Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Bloomfield Hills, MI is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.9 mi
00h 33m
Flight
20.18 mi
32.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.18 mi
Kilometers
32.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.9 mi
Kilometers
40.07 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield Hills
Mon, Apr 13, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Mon, Apr 13, 6:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-13T04:56
Arrive Bloomfield Hills
Mon, Apr 13, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Detroit
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Madison Heights
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA

From Detroit
12.4 mi
00h 16m
To Bloomfield Hills
12.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Bloomfield Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Cadillac Square

    634 ft · 27 sec · Cadillac Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Cadillac Square

    30 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Randolph Street

    950 ft · 38 sec · Randolph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    2106 ft · 1 min · Monroe Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · Chrysler Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    854 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Big Beaver Road

    2173 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Big Beaver Road West, Train Station

    114 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Big Beaver Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Big Beaver Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Woodward Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    856 ft · 22 sec · Woodward Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodward Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
17.9 mi · 72%
West Big Beaver Road
3.43 mi · 14%
Woodward Avenue
2.26 mi · 9%
Big Beaver Road
0.41 mi · 2%
Monroe Street
0.4 mi · 2%
Randolph Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

17.9 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison Heights
00h 16m from Detroit
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Detroit and Chance Light Rain near Bloomfield Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Bloomfield Hills?

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Detroit and 12.4 miles from Bloomfield Hills.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Detroit and Chance Light Rain near Bloomfield Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Madison Heights

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

4 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

9 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

10 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Detroit

13 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Bloomfield Hills. Straight-line distance: 20.18 mi (32.48 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
Bloomfield Hills

#2 Bloomfield Hills

City in Michigan

Population3,988
Coordinates42.5836400, -83.2454900
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Bloomfield Hills (-83.24549, 42.58364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.64
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.32 $6.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.74 $7.49
Premium $4.65 $4.10 $8.19
Diesel $5.30 $4.67 $9.34

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Bloomfield Hills. The current time is 04:56:12.

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.