How far is Detroit, MI from Brant, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Brant, MI is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.45 mi
02h 17m
Flight
87.82 mi
141.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.82 mi
Kilometers
141.33 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.45 mi
Kilometers
176.15 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brant
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Brant
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Newark
MI

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

From Detroit
54.7 mi
01h 08m
To Brant
54.7 mi
01h 08m

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
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cadillac Square

    634 ft · 29 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

    60 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Montrose, Clio

    1611 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Vienna Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Peet Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Peet Road

    122 m · 8 sec · Peet Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broad Street

    972 ft · 24 sec · West Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brady Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Brady Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Hemlock Road

    5 mi · 12 min · South Hemlock Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Brant Road

    40 m · 4 sec · West Brant Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Brant Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
60 mi · 55%
I 75
19.3 mi · 18%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 8%
West Vienna Road
5.86 mi · 5%
South Hemlock Road
4.99 mi · 5%
Brady Road
4.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

60 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
87.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
01h 08m from Detroit
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Clear near Brant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Detroit and 54.7 miles from Brant.

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

The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

17 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

30 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

33 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Brant. Straight-line distance: 87.82 mi (141.33 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
Brant

#2 Brant

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population1,895
Coordinates43.2591900, -84.2297000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Brant (-84.2297, 43.25919)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.62 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.72 gal · 29.24 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.65 $17.96 $35.93
Diesel $5.30 $20.47 $40.95

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 Brant. The current time is 00:08:03.

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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.