How far is Detroit, MI from Croswell, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Croswell, MI is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.2 mi
01h 45m
Flight
68.69 mi
110.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.69 mi
Kilometers
110.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.2 mi
Kilometers
140.33 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croswell
Wed, Apr 15, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Wed, Apr 15, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-14T23:56
Arrive Croswell
Wed, Apr 15, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Detroit
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Casco
MI

Township in St.

From Detroit
43.6 mi
00h 52m
To Croswell
43.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Croswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Croswell.

  1. 1

    Start on Cadillac Square

    634 ft · 29 sec · Cadillac Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Cadillac Square

    30 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Randolph Street

    950 ft · 38 sec · Randolph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    2106 ft · 1 min · Monroe Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · Chrysler Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    854 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Ford Freeway, Chicago, Port Huron

    2225 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1814 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Edsel Ford Freeway

    15 mi · 19 min · East Edsel Ford Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 25: USA, Port Huron

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pine Grove Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Pine Grove Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on 24th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Kimball Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    3103 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Huron Avenue

    2653 ft · 45 sec · Huron Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Peck Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Peck Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Howard Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Howard Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Croswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
42.3 mi · 49%
East Edsel Ford Freeway
15 mi · 17%
Lakeshore Road
12 mi · 14%
Peck Road
3.98 mi · 5%
Kimball Drive
2.88 mi · 3%
24th Avenue
2.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ford Freeway

Continue on Ford Freeway

42.3 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casco
00h 52m from Detroit
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Detroit and Light Rain Likely near Croswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Croswell?

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Casco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Detroit and 43.6 miles from Croswell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Detroit and Light Rain Likely near Croswell.

Stop Ideas Near Casco

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Casco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Marine City City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Marine City City Hall

Marine City , MI
303 S Water St, Marine City, MI 48039
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Richmond City Hall

Richmond , MI
36725 Division Rd, Richmond, MI 48062
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casco.

RAIL

Port Huron

30 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

48 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

49 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

49 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Croswell. Straight-line distance: 68.69 mi (110.55 km).

Detroit

#1 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

Population665,369
Coordinates42.3314300, -83.0457500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Croswell

#2 Croswell

City in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,253
Coordinates43.2755800, -82.6210400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Croswell (-82.62104, 43.27558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.65 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.23
6.16 gal · 23.3 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.61 $23.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.10 $26.20
Premium $4.65 $14.33 $28.67
Diesel $5.30 $16.34 $32.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Croswell. The current time is 23:56:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.