How far is Detroit, MI from Gwinn, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Gwinn, MI is about 459.8 miles (739.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 348.7 miles (561.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 06m 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 08h 33m.
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 Gwinn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Gwinn.
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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
121.9 mi · 2 hr 24 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Perkins 30.5 Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Perkins 30.5 Road
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Continue straight
31.5 mi · 44 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Gwinn.
Long-distance drive
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US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
122 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Detroit and Sunny near Gwinn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Gwinn?
The road trip is about 459.8 miles (739.9 km) and usually takes 08h 33m 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?
Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.7 miles from Detroit and 230 miles from Gwinn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 348.7 miles (561.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.1 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 $61.17 one way or $122.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Detroit and Sunny near Gwinn.
Stop Ideas Near Gaylord
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Gwinn. Straight-line distance: 348.73 mi (561.23 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 Gwinn
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 1,917 |
| Coordinates | 46.2810600, -87.4409700 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gwinn (-87.44097, 46.28106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 740 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 44m |
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 | $61.17 | $122.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.98 | $137.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $75.49 | $150.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $86.03 | $172.06 |
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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