How far is Detroit, MI from Brockway, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Brockway, MI is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
62.01 mi
01h 25m
Flight
53.28 mi
85.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.28 mi
Kilometers
85.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.01 mi
Kilometers
99.8 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Brockway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Milton
MI

Township in Cass County, Michigan

From Detroit
31 mi
00h 42m
To Brockway
31 mi
00h 42m

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
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Ford Freeway, Chicago, Port Huron

    2225 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1814 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Edsel Ford Freeway

    15 mi · 19 min · East Edsel Ford Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    16.8 mi · 18 min · Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City

    2013 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 26 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Line Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · County Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Muttonville Lane

    48 m · 9 sec · Muttonville Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    131 m · 13 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Burnell Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Burnell Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Kinney Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Kinney Road

    2911 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Emmett Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Emmett Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Emmett Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
16.8 mi · 27%
East Edsel Ford Freeway
15 mi · 24%
Memphis Ridge Road
5.49 mi · 9%
County Line Road
5.29 mi · 9%
Emmett Road
5.11 mi · 8%
Kinney Road
4.88 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Ford Freeway

Continue on Ford Freeway

16.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 42m from Detroit
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Brockway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Detroit and 31 miles from Brockway.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

34 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

34 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

35 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

39 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Brockway. Straight-line distance: 53.28 mi (85.74 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
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#2 Brockway

Township in St.

Population1,992
Coordinates43.0744700, -82.7654800
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Brockway (-82.76548, 43.07447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.52
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.26 $16.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.31 $18.63
Premium $4.65 $10.19 $20.38
Diesel $5.30 $11.62 $23.23

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 Brockway. The current time is 03:40:07.

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.