How far is Detroit, MI from Grosse Ile, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Grosse Ile, MI is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
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City in Wayne County in the U.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Grosse Ile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Grosse Ile.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Road
1416 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Road
59 m · 4 sec · Southfield Road
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Take the exit slight left
157 m · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Southfield Road
3172 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Turn right onto Fort Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Fort Street
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Turn left
49 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Quarry Road
2245 ft · 1 min · Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Road
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Turn sharp right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Meridian Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Meridian Road
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Turn left onto Macomb Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Macomb Street
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Turn right onto Mathias Drive
116 m · 22 sec · Mathias Drive
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Continue on Mathias Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Mathias Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mathias Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Grosse Ile.
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.
Fisher Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
6.14 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Detroit and Chance Rain Showers near Grosse Ile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Grosse Ile?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Lincoln Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Detroit and 11.2 miles from Grosse Ile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Detroit and Chance Rain Showers near Grosse Ile.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln 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 Lincoln Park.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Grosse Ile. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.91 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 Grosse Ile
Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan
| Population | 10,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292100, -83.1443700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grosse Ile (-83.14437, 42.12921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
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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