How far is Detroit, MI from Hartland, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Hartland, MI is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Hartland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Hartland.
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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
17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
2310 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Howell, Pontiac
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 59 West: Howell
155 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto Highland Road
947 ft · 22 sec · Highland Road
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Turn right onto Old US-23
1.6 mi · 4 min · Old US-23
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Turn right onto Crouse Road
1652 ft · 1 min · Crouse Road
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Turn left onto Washington Street
594 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Hartland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John C Lodge Freeway
Continue on John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Hartland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Hartland?
The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Novi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Detroit and 26.5 miles from Hartland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Hartland.
Stop Ideas Near Novi
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 Novi.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Hartland. Straight-line distance: 42.46 mi (68.34 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 Hartland
Township in Livingston County, Michigan
| Population | 15,207 |
| Coordinates | 42.6567000, -83.7530000 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartland (-83.753, 42.6567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
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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