How far is Detroit, MI from Hillman, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Hillman, MI is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.2 miles (311 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Bay County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Hillman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Hillman.
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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
38.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 33: Alger, Rose City
2088 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto West Alger Road
1 km · 57 sec · West Alger Road
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Continue on Brock Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Brock Road
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Continue on South M-33
17.6 mi · 24 min · South M-33
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Continue on South Bennett Street
2593 ft · 1 min · South Bennett Street
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Continue on North Williams Street
2659 ft · 1 min · North Williams Street
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Continue on North Mio Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · North Mio Road
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Continue on South Mount Tom Road
9.4 mi · 13 min · South Mount Tom Road
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Continue on South Morenci Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Morenci Avenue
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Continue on South Mount Tom Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · South Mount Tom Road
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Turn left onto North Abbe Road
6 mi · 7 min · North Abbe Road
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Continue on State Highway 33
13.4 mi · 16 min · State Highway 33
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto State Street
2427 ft · 58 sec · State Street
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Turn slight left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Hillman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
60 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain leaving Detroit and Rain Showers Likely near Hillman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Hillman?
The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kawkawlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Detroit and 113.2 miles from Hillman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.2 miles (311 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.63 one way or $69.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Detroit and Rain Showers Likely near Hillman.
Stop Ideas Near Kawkawlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kawkawlin.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Hillman. Straight-line distance: 193.25 mi (311 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 Hillman
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 671 |
| Coordinates | 45.0591800, -83.9011100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillman (-83.90111, 45.05918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.34 | $34.63 | $69.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $40.07 | $80.14 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $44.83 | $89.66 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $52.73 | $105.46 |
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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