How far is Detroit, MI from Holly, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Holly, MI is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Holly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Holly.
-
1
Start on Cadillac Square
634 ft · 29 sec · Cadillac Square
-
2
Continue on Cadillac Square
30 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
-
3
Turn slight left onto Randolph Street
950 ft · 38 sec · Randolph Street
-
4
Turn right onto Monroe Street
2106 ft · 1 min · Monroe Street
-
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive
10 m · 1 sec · Chrysler Drive
-
6
Take the ramp slight left
854 ft · 21 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
47.1 mi · 51 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward East Holly Road
1249 ft · 36 sec
-
9
Turn left onto East Holly Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · East Holly Road
-
10
Continue on East Maple Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Maple Street
-
11
Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
9 m · 1 sec · North Saginaw Street
-
12
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Saginaw Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Holly.
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
47.1 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Detroit and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Holly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Holly?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 26.7 miles from Detroit and 26.7 miles from Holly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Detroit and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Holly.
Stop Ideas Near Pontiac
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pontiac.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Holly. Straight-line distance: 43.47 mi (69.96 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 Holly
Village in north Oakland County in the U.
| Population | 5,603 |
| Coordinates | 42.7919700, -83.6277300 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holly (-83.62773, 42.79197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.