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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Cadillac Square
634 ft · 27 sec · Cadillac Square
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Continue on Cadillac Square
30 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
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Turn slight left onto Randolph Street
950 ft · 38 sec · Randolph Street
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
2106 ft · 1 min · Monroe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive
10 m · 1 sec · Chrysler Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Big Beaver Road
2173 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Big Beaver Road West, Train Station
114 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto West Big Beaver Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Big Beaver Road
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
856 ft · 22 sec · Woodward Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison Heights.
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Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Bloomfield Hills. Straight-line distance: 20.18 mi (32.48 km).
#1 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
| Population | 665,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.3314300, -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomfield Hills
City in Michigan
| Population | 3,988 |
| Coordinates | 42.5836400, -83.2454900 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomfield Hills (-83.24549, 42.58364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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