How far is Detroit, MI from Hadley, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Hadley, MI is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.73 mi
01h 18m
Flight
46.73 mi
75.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.73 mi
Kilometers
75.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.73 mi
Kilometers
89.69 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hadley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-23T10:23
Arrive Hadley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Detroit
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pontiac
MI

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

From Detroit
27.8 mi
00h 39m
To Hadley
27.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Hadley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Hadley.

  1. 1

    Start on Cadillac Square

    634 ft · 29 sec · Cadillac Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Cadillac Square

    30 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Randolph Street

    950 ft · 38 sec · Randolph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    2106 ft · 1 min · Monroe Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · Chrysler Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    854 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    30.3 mi · 33 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 24 North: Lapeer

    2084 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Lapeer Road

    9 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Lapeer Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · North Lapeer Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pratt Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Pratt Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pratt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Hadley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
30.3 mi · 54%
North Lapeer Road
9.27 mi · 17%
South Lapeer Road
9 mi · 16%
Pratt Road
4.53 mi · 8%
South Washington Street
0.96 mi · 2%
M 24
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

30.3 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pontiac
00h 39m from Detroit
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Hadley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Hadley?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pontiac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Detroit and 27.8 miles from Hadley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Hadley.

Stop Ideas Near Pontiac

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pontiac and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.8 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pontiac.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

1 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

13 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

13 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

20 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Hadley. Straight-line distance: 46.73 mi (75.2 km).

Detroit

#1 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

Population665,369
Coordinates42.3314300, -83.0457500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Hadley

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

Population4,476
Coordinates42.9544700, -83.4032800
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Hadley (-83.40328, 42.95447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.65 $9.17 $18.34
Diesel $5.30 $10.45 $20.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Hadley. The current time is 10:23:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.