How far is Detroit, MI from Fayette, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Fayette, MI is about 414.5 miles (667.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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City in Michigan, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Fayette.
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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
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
99.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min · US-2 West
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Take the exit straight
38 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto OO.25 Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · OO.25 Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on 16th Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · 16th Road
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Turn straight onto LL Road
2 mi · 3 min · LL Road
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Turn straight onto 14th Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · 14th Road
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Continue on 13.25 Lane
1169 ft · 18 sec · 13.25 Lane
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Continue on II Road
1 km · 53 sec · II Road
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Turn right onto Fayette State Park Access
1.5 km · 4 min · Fayette State Park Access
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Turn straight
135 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Fayette.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left
118 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Partly Sunny near Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Fayette?
The road trip is about 414.5 miles (667.1 km) and usually takes 07h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grayling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.2 miles from Detroit and 207.4 miles from Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.17 one way or $110.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Partly Sunny near Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Grayling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 295.09 mi (474.9 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 Fayette
Township of Michigan in Delta County
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 45.7174800, -86.6679100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayette (-86.66791, 45.71748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 667 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 10m |
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 | $55.17 | $110.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.22 | $124.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $68.09 | $136.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $77.60 | $155.20 |
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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