How far is Detroit, MI from Charlevoix, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Charlevoix, MI is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Charlevoix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Charlevoix.
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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
60 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
54.9 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena
1553 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
12.6 mi · 17 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North US 131 Highway
2948 ft · 50 sec · North US 131 Highway
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Turn left onto West M-32 Highway
9.8 mi · 14 min · West M-32 Highway
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Continue on M 32
3.8 mi · 6 min · M 32
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Continue on Maple Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1477 ft · 25 sec · State Street
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Turn slight left onto Mill Street
1077 ft · 18 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1255 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
2058 ft · 38 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto North Lake Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Lake Street
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Continue on M 66 North
12.1 mi · 18 min · M 66 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
1 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Park Drive
83 m · 12 sec · Bridge Park Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Park Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Charlevoix.
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 75
Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Partly Sunny near Charlevoix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Charlevoix?
The road trip is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Worth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from Detroit and 137 miles from Charlevoix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.47 one way or $72.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Partly Sunny near Charlevoix.
Stop Ideas Near Worth
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 Worth.
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Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Charlevoix. Straight-line distance: 233.96 mi (376.52 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 Charlevoix
City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,657 |
| Coordinates | 45.3180600, -85.2584000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlevoix (-85.2584, 45.31806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $36.47 | $72.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.13 | $82.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.00 | $90.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.29 | $102.58 |
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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