How far is Detroit, MI from Marysville, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Marysville, MI is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.64 mi
01h 05m
Flight
49.19 mi
79.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.19 mi
Kilometers
79.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.64 mi
Kilometers
87.93 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marysville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Sun, Apr 19, 6:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-19T04:13
Arrive Marysville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Chesterfield
MI

Township in Macomb County, Michigan

From Detroit
27.3 mi
00h 32m
To Marysville
27.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Ford Freeway, Chicago, Port Huron

    2225 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1814 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Edsel Ford Freeway

    15 mi · 19 min · East Edsel Ford Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    34.9 mi · 37 min · Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 BL: Marysville

    1854 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    1224 ft · 23 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Gratiot Boulevard

    2880 ft · 53 sec · Gratiot Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Huron Boulevard

    1065 ft · 30 sec · Huron Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · New Jersey Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Jersey Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
34.9 mi · 64%
East Edsel Ford Freeway
15 mi · 27%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
1.72 mi · 3%
Gratiot Boulevard
0.55 mi · 1%
I 94
0.42 mi · 1%
Monroe Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ford Freeway

Continue on Ford Freeway

34.9 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
00h 32m from Detroit
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Detroit and Chance Snow Showers near Marysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Detroit and 27.3 miles from Marysville.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Detroit and Chance Snow Showers near Marysville.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

32 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

32 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Marysville. Straight-line distance: 49.19 mi (79.16 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
Marysville

#2 Marysville

City in Saint Clair County, Michigan, United States of America

Population9,649
Coordinates42.9125300, -82.4868600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Marysville (-82.48686, 42.91253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.65 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $5.30 $10.24 $20.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Marysville. The current time is 04:13:16.

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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.