How far is Detroit, MI from Kingsley, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Kingsley, MI is about 442.4 miles (711.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 08h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Otsego County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Kingsley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Kingsley.
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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
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
129.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min · US-2 West
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Turn right onto South Hill Road
120 m · 11 sec · South Hill Road
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Continue on Blackwell Avenue
1279 ft · 35 sec · Blackwell Avenue
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Continue on South Hill Road
1 km · 2 min · South Hill Road
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Continue on County 420 21st Road
3 mi · 4 min · County 420 21st Road
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Continue on County 426 21st Road
1.5 km · 1 min · County 426 21st Road
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Continue on County 426 L Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · County 426 L Road
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Continue on County 426 24th Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · County 426 24th Road
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Continue on County Road 426 E Road
1662 ft · 29 sec · County Road 426 E Road
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Continue on County Road 426
2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 426
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 426
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Kingsley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
130 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingsley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Kingsley?
The road trip is about 442.4 miles (711.9 km) and usually takes 08h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221 miles from Detroit and 221.3 miles from Kingsley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 117.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.87 one way or $117.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingsley.
Stop Ideas Near Otsego Lake
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 Otsego Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Kingsley. Straight-line distance: 324.59 mi (522.38 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 Kingsley
Village in Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,618 |
| Coordinates | 45.9257900, -87.2631900 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsley (-87.26319, 45.92579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 712 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 31m |
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 | $58.87 | $117.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.39 | $132.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $72.65 | $145.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $82.80 | $165.59 |
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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