How far is Detroit, MI from Franklin, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Franklin, MI is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Franklin.
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Start on Cadillac Square
95 m · 15 sec · Cadillac Square
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Turn right onto Bates Street
75 m · 7 sec · Bates Street
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Turn right onto East Congress Street
649 ft · 38 sec · East Congress Street
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Turn left onto Griswold Street
635 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1638 ft · 31 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on John C Lodge Freeway
17.4 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Telegraph Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Take the exit left
35 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Telegraph Road
596 ft · 14 sec · Telegraph Road
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Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road
1 mi · 2 min · West 13 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Road
2664 ft · 2 min · Franklin Road
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Turn left onto Scenic Drive
19 m · 3 sec · Scenic Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Franklin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
John C Lodge Freeway
Continue on John C Lodge Freeway
17.4 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Detroit and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Franklin?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Detroit and 10.8 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Detroit and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Park
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 Oak Park.
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 18.71 mi (30.11 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 Franklin
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 3,221 |
| Coordinates | 42.5222600, -83.3060400 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-83.30604, 42.52226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
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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