How far is Detroit, MI from Bunker Hill, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Bunker Hill, MI is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
81.06 mi
01h 52m
Flight
65.64 mi
105.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.64 mi
Kilometers
105.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.06 mi
Kilometers
130.45 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bunker Hill
Sat, May 30, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Sat, May 30, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-05-30T07:14
Arrive Bunker Hill
Sat, May 30, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Barton Hills
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Detroit
40.5 mi
00h 56m
To Bunker Hill
40.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Bunker Hill.

  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 right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    2406 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Road, Old US-12

    1704 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Old US Highway 12

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Old US Highway 12

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Stockbridge Chelsea Road

    2744 ft · 54 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockbridge Chelsea Road

    26 m · 5 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Stockbridge Chelsea Road

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Stockbridge Chelsea Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Territorial Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Territorial Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Grosshans Road

    1104 ft · 19 sec · Grosshans Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Hinkley Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hinkley Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Green Road

    1582 ft · 29 sec · Green Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Clinton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Clinton Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2798 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Dexter Trail

    2 mi · 5 min · Dexter Trail

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Catholic Church Road

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Catholic Church Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Williamston Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Williamston Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Decamp Road

    40 m · 6 sec · Decamp Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Decamp Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
32 mi · 39%
I 94 West
8.41 mi · 10%
Stockbridge Chelsea Road
7.99 mi · 10%
Catholic Church Road
5.78 mi · 7%
M 14
5.36 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway
4.81 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Jeffries Freeway (Express)

Continue straight

17.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barton Hills
00h 56m from Detroit
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Detroit and Sunny near Bunker Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Bunker Hill?

The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Barton Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Detroit and 40.6 miles from Bunker Hill.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Detroit and Sunny near Bunker Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Barton Hills

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

4 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

43 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

47 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

52 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Bunker Hill. Straight-line distance: 65.64 mi (105.64 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 Bunker Hill

Township in Ingham County, Michigan

Population2,155
Coordinates42.4755900, -84.3174700
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Bunker Hill (-84.31747, 42.47559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.33
Premium $4.65 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $5.30 $15.17 $30.34

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Bunker Hill. The current time is 07:14:49.

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.