How far is Detroit, MI from Greenbush, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Greenbush, MI is about 206.3 miles (332 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Greenbush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Greenbush.
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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
26.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
2011 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto M-61
2.1 mi · 3 min · M-61
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Continue on West Cedar Street
3191 ft · 1 min · West Cedar Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on West Huron Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on West Center Road
1 km · 1 min · West Center Road
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Continue on East Huron Road
26.2 mi · 37 min · East Huron Road
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Continue on West Lake Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on West Bay Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Continue on North Huron Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · North Huron Road
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Continue on North Huron Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Huron Drive
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Continue on North Huron Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · North Huron Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Street
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Continue on Huron Road
11.5 mi · 14 min · Huron Road
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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 Greenbush.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
60 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Detroit and Sunny near Greenbush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Greenbush?
The road trip is about 206.3 miles (332 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Zilwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Detroit and 103.2 miles from Greenbush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 8:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Detroit and Sunny near Greenbush.
Stop Ideas Near Zilwaukee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zilwaukee.
Saginaw, MI
Bay City, MI
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Greenbush. Straight-line distance: 156.49 mi (251.84 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 Greenbush
Township in Alcona County, Michigan
| Population | 2,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.5877900, -83.3163600 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenbush (-83.31636, 44.58779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.45 | $54.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.88 | $67.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.61 | $77.23 |
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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