How far is Detroit, MI from Grosse Pointe, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Grosse Pointe, MI is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Grosse Pointe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Grosse Pointe.
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Start on Cadillac Square
634 ft · 26 sec · Cadillac Square
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Turn right onto Randolph Street
778 ft · 40 sec · Randolph Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
920 ft · 31 sec · East Jefferson Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Jefferson Avenue
7.6 mi · 18 min · East Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint Clair Street
1264 ft · 58 sec · Saint Clair Street
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Turn right onto Maumee Street
77 m · 11 sec · Maumee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maumee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Grosse Pointe.
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.
East Jefferson Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on East Jefferson Avenue
7.64 mi · 00h 18m
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 And Snow Showers near Grosse Pointe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Grosse Pointe?
The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Grosse Pointe Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Detroit and 4.2 miles from Grosse Pointe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Detroit and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Grosse Pointe.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Pointe 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 Grosse Pointe Park.
Detroit
Royal Oak station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Grosse Pointe. Straight-line distance: 7.81 mi (12.57 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 Pointe
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 5,122 |
| Coordinates | 42.3861500, -82.9118600 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grosse Pointe (-82.91186, 42.38615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
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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