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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Macomb County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
34.9 mi · 37 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 BL: Marysville
1854 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
1224 ft · 23 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Continue on Gratiot Boulevard
2880 ft · 53 sec · Gratiot Boulevard
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Turn right onto Huron Boulevard
1065 ft · 30 sec · Huron Boulevard
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Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · New Jersey Avenue
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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.
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
34.9 mi · 00h 37m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield.
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Marysville. Straight-line distance: 49.19 mi (79.16 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 Marysville
City in Saint Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 9,649 |
| Coordinates | 42.9125300, -82.4868600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marysville (-82.48686, 42.91253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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