How far is Detroit, MI from Dundee, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Dundee, MI is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.32 mi
01h 08m
Flight
40.71 mi
65.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.71 mi
Kilometers
65.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.32 mi
Kilometers
93.85 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dundee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Dundee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Belleville
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Detroit
29.1 mi
00h 34m
To Dundee
29.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cadillac Square

    95 m · 15 sec · Cadillac Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    75 m · 7 sec · Bates Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    649 ft · 38 sec · East Congress Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Griswold Street

    635 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue

    1638 ft · 31 sec · West Jefferson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on John C Lodge Freeway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 94 West: Chicago

    1845 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    18.7 mi · 20 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South: Toledo

    1741 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South

    2837 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 50: Dundee, Monroe

    1097 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tecumseh Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Tecumseh Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
30.6 mi · 52%
US 23 South
18.8 mi · 32%
Edsel Ford Freeway
4.47 mi · 8%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.53 mi · 4%
Tecumseh Street
0.73 mi · 1%
I 94 West
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Detroit Industrial Expressway

Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

18.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belleville
00h 34m from Detroit
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Dundee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Belleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Detroit and 29.2 miles from Dundee.

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

The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Dundee.

Stop Ideas Near Belleville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belleville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

23 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

26 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

39 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Dundee. Straight-line distance: 40.71 mi (65.52 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
Dundee

#2 Dundee

Village in Monroe County in the U.

Population4,687
Coordinates41.9572700, -83.6596600
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Dundee (-83.65966, 41.95727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.79 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.58 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Dundee. The current time is 00:07:25.

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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.