How far is Detroit, MI from Kingston, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Kingston, MI is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Kingston.
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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
16.4 mi · 18 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road
2292 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Rochester Road
793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road
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Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
24.2 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto North Van Dyke Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · North Van Dyke Road
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Continue on South Cedar Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Cedar Street
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Continue on North Cedar Street
3244 ft · 1 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on North Van Dyke Road
19.7 mi · 25 min · North Van Dyke Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Van Dyke Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · South Van Dyke Road
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Turn left onto Sanilac Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Sanilac Road
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Continue on State Street
2660 ft · 36 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
550 ft · 15 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 Kingston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
M 53 North
Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
24.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Light Rain leaving Detroit and Cloudy near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Kingston?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Romeo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Detroit and 44.5 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.62 one way or $27.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Detroit and Cloudy near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near Romeo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
Rochester City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Romeo.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 75.17 mi (120.97 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 Kingston
Village in Michigan, USA
| Population | 407 |
| Coordinates | 43.4144700, -83.1857800 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingston (-83.18578, 43.41447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $4.34 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $15.77 | $31.53 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
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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