How far is Detroit, MI from Lexington, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Lexington, MI is about 82 miles (131.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Lexington.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Ford Freeway, Chicago, Port Huron
2225 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron
1814 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Edsel Ford Freeway
15 mi · 19 min · East Edsel Ford Freeway
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Continue on Ford Freeway
42.3 mi · 45 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 25: USA, Port Huron
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Pine Grove Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Pine Grove Avenue
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Continue on 24th Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Kimball Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Main Street
3006 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Lexington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ford Freeway
Continue on Ford Freeway
42.3 mi · 00h 45m
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 Sunny near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Lexington?
The road trip is about 82 miles (131.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Casco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Detroit and 40.9 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Sunny near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Casco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marine City City Hall
Richmond City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casco.
Port Huron
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 69.79 mi (112.31 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 Lexington
Village in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,118 |
| Coordinates | 43.2680800, -82.5307600 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lexington (-82.53076, 43.26808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
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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