How far is Detroit, MI from Corunna, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Corunna, MI is about 89 miles (143.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Oakland County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Corunna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Corunna.
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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
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
1182 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 West: Lansing
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
14.1 mi · 14 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 71: Durand, Corunna
1634 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto M 71
2.7 mi · 4 min · M 71
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Shiawassee Street
1844 ft · 56 sec · South Shiawassee Street
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Turn right onto East Corunna Avenue
13 m · 2 sec · East Corunna Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Corunna Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Corunna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
60 mi · 01h 05m
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 Corunna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Corunna?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Detroit and 44.5 miles from Corunna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Corunna.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
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 Springfield.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Corunna. Straight-line distance: 70.62 mi (113.65 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 Corunna
City in Michigan
| Population | 3,320 |
| Coordinates | 42.9819700, -84.1177500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corunna (-84.11775, 42.98197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.35 | $26.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.65 | $33.31 |
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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