How far is Detroit, MI from Caro, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Caro, MI is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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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 02h 09m.
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.
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Caro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Caro.
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Start on Cadillac Square
634 ft · 29 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
30.3 mi · 33 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1159 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 24 North: Lapeer
2084 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lapeer Road
9 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
14.9 mi · 21 min · North Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
18 mi · 27 min · North Lapeer Road
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Continue on Ohmer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ohmer Road
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Continue on Mayville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Mayville Road
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Continue on East Main Street
775 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Ohmer Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Ohmer Road
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Continue on Mertz Road
9.7 mi · 15 min · Mertz Road
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Turn left onto East Frank Street
2688 ft · 1 min · East Frank Street
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Turn right onto North Almer Street
782 ft · 27 sec · North Almer Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
157 m · 28 sec · West Lincoln Street
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Caro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
30.3 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Caro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Caro?
The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Thomas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Detroit and 45.7 miles from Caro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Caro.
Stop Ideas Near Thomas
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 Thomas.
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flint station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Caro. Straight-line distance: 82.07 mi (132.08 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 Caro
City in and the county seat of Tuscola County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,993 |
| Coordinates | 43.4907300, -83.3988500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caro (-83.39885, 43.49073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.13 | $34.26 |
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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