How far is Detroit, MI from Casco, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Casco, MI is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Casco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Casco.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Ford Freeway, Chicago, Port Huron
2225 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron
1814 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Edsel Ford Freeway
15 mi · 19 min · East Edsel Ford Freeway
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Continue on Ford Freeway
16.8 mi · 18 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
2013 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · 26 Mile Road
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Continue on Marine City Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Marine City Highway
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Turn left onto Meldrum Road
2 mi · 8 min · Meldrum Road
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Turn right onto Meisner Road
24 m · 3 sec · Meisner Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meisner Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Casco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Casco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Casco?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Clinton Township is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Detroit and 20.8 miles from Casco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Detroit and Sunny near Casco.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton Township
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton Township.
Royal Oak station
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Troy Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Casco. Straight-line distance: 34.78 mi (55.97 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 Casco
Township in St.
| Population | 4,062 |
| Coordinates | 42.7525300, -82.6715800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Casco (-82.67158, 42.75253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
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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