How far is Detroit, MI from Juniata, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Juniata, MI is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Juniata.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Juniata.
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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
30.3 mi · 33 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1159 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 24 North: Lapeer
2084 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lapeer Road
9 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
14.9 mi · 21 min · North Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
18 mi · 27 min · North Lapeer Road
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Continue on Ohmer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ohmer Road
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Continue on Mayville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Mayville Road
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Continue on East Main Street
775 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Saginaw Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · West Saginaw Road
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Turn right onto Washburn Road
17 m · 2 sec · Washburn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washburn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Juniata.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Juniata.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Juniata?
The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Detroit and 42.4 miles from Juniata.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Juniata.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Pontiac
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oxford.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Lapeer station
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Juniata. Straight-line distance: 73.45 mi (118.21 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 Juniata
Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
| Population | 1,480 |
| Coordinates | 43.3497500, -83.4621800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Juniata (-83.46218, 43.34975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
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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