How far is Detroit, MI from Burr Oak, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Burr Oak, MI is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Burr Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Burr Oak.
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Start on Cadillac Square
95 m · 15 sec · Cadillac Square
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Turn right onto Bates Street
75 m · 7 sec · Bates Street
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Turn right onto East Congress Street
649 ft · 38 sec · East Congress Street
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Turn left onto Griswold Street
635 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1638 ft · 31 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on John C Lodge Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
2406 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
14.5 mi · 16 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
34.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
32.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit left toward I 69 South: Fort Wayne
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, US 12: Quincy, Coldwater
2215 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto East Chicago Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Street
632 ft · 13 sec · West Chicago Street
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Continue on Chicago Road
9.3 mi · 12 min · Chicago Road
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Continue on East Chicago Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · West Chicago Road
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Turn right onto Deer Park Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Deer Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Burr Oak Road
91 m · 10 sec · Burr Oak Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2219 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Burr Oak.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
34.5 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Detroit and Sunny near Burr Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Burr Oak?
The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Michigan Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Detroit and 72.5 miles from Burr Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Detroit and Sunny near Burr Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Michigan Center
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 Michigan Center.
Jackson station
Albion station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Burr Oak. Straight-line distance: 121.24 mi (195.12 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 Burr Oak
Village in St.
| Population | 800 |
| Coordinates | 41.8472700, -85.3185900 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burr Oak (-85.31859, 41.84727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $4.14 | $21.12 | $42.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $24.53 | $49.05 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $27.58 | $55.16 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $33.15 | $66.30 |
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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