How far is Detroit, MI from Edmore, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Edmore, MI is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.96 mi
03h 01m
Flight
125.37 mi
201.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.37 mi
Kilometers
201.76 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.96 mi
Kilometers
254.22 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edmore
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-23T03:08
Arrive Edmore
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Detroit
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Okemos
MI

Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan

From Detroit
78.9 mi
01h 30m
To Edmore
79.1 mi
01h 30m

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
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    38.9 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

    51 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Edmore, Saginaw

    1068 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Monroe Road

    9 mi · 12 min · West Monroe Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Monroe Road

    2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Howard City Edmore Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
65 mi · 41%
US 127 North
51 mi · 32%
John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 11%
Howard City Edmore Road
9.08 mi · 6%
West Monroe Road
8.98 mi · 6%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 127 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

51 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
125.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okemos
01h 30m from Detroit
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Edmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Okemos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Detroit and 79.1 miles from Edmore.

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

The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Okemos

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Okemos, 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 Okemos.

RAIL

East Lansing station

5 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

42 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

53 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Edmore. Straight-line distance: 125.37 mi (201.76 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
Edmore

#2 Edmore

City in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population1,188
Coordinates43.4080900, -85.0386300
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Edmore (-85.03863, 43.40809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.1 L · about $21.00
Round trip
$42.01
11.14 gal · 42.2 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.00 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.69 $47.38
Premium $4.65 $25.92 $51.85
Diesel $5.30 $29.54 $59.09

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 Edmore. The current time is 03:08:36.

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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.