How far is Detroit, MI from Lockport, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Lockport, MI is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.34 mi
02h 24m
Flight
102.5 mi
164.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.5 mi
Kilometers
164.95 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.34 mi
Kilometers
196.88 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Detroit
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Detroit
61.1 mi
01h 12m
To Lockport
61.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Lockport.

  1. 1

    Start on Cadillac Square

    634 ft · 29 sec · Cadillac Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Cadillac Square

    30 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Randolph Street

    950 ft · 38 sec · Randolph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    2106 ft · 1 min · Monroe Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · Chrysler Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    854 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    60 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    37.8 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

    1287 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Remington Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Williams Street

    2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Midland Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Midland Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Midland Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Washington Road

    149 m · 13 sec · West Washington Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Freeland Road

    2472 ft · 1 min · West Freeland Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Freeland Road

    34 m · 3 sec · West Freeland Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Freeland Road

    4.8 mi · 11 min · West Freeland Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Freeland Road

    22 m · 2 sec · East Freeland Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto East Freeland Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Freeland Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Poseyville Road

    35 m · 5 sec · South Poseyville Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Poseyville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Lockport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
60 mi · 49%
I 75
37.8 mi · 31%
Midland Road
5.52 mi · 5%
West Freeland Road
5.25 mi · 4%
South Main Street
3.48 mi · 3%
Gratiot Road
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

60 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
01h 12m from Detroit
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Lockport?

The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Detroit and 61.2 miles from Lockport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grand Blanc, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Blanc.

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 102.5 mi (164.95 km).

Detroit

#1 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

Population665,369
Coordinates42.3314300, -83.0457500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lockport

Township in St.

Population3,714
Coordinates43.5247500, -84.2494300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Lockport (-84.24943, 43.52475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.34 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
8.64 gal · 32.68 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.37 $36.75
Premium $4.65 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.30 $22.91 $45.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Lockport. The current time is 05:13:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.