How far is Detroit, MI from Mendon, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Mendon, MI is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Mendon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Mendon.
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Start on Cadillac Square
95 m · 15 sec · Cadillac Square
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Turn right onto Bates Street
75 m · 7 sec · Bates Street
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Turn right onto East Congress Street
649 ft · 38 sec · East Congress Street
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Turn left onto Griswold Street
635 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1638 ft · 31 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on John C Lodge Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
2406 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
14.5 mi · 16 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
72.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 66: Sturgis
2125 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway
2068 ft · 32 sec · Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway
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Continue on M-66
2.3 mi · 3 min · M-66
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Continue on M 66
2.1 mi · 3 min · M 66
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Continue on M-66
7.5 mi · 11 min · M-66
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Continue on 3 Mile Road
1502 ft · 25 sec · 3 Mile Road
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Continue on North Capital Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Capital Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 66
2648 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 66
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Continue on Athens Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Athens Road
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Turn right onto Mendon Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mendon Road
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Continue on State Highway 60
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on East Main Street
1325 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Nottawa Street
58 m · 7 sec · South Nottawa Street
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Turn right
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Mendon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
72.5 mi · 01h 18m
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 Mostly Sunny near Mendon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Mendon?
The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Michigan Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Detroit and 72.8 miles from Mendon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.92 one way or $43.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Mendon.
Stop Ideas Near Michigan Center
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 Michigan Center.
Jackson station
Albion station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Mendon. Straight-line distance: 125.14 mi (201.4 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 Mendon
Village in St.
| Population | 848 |
| Coordinates | 42.0064400, -85.4499900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mendon (-85.44999, 42.00644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $4.27 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $25.47 | $50.93 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $28.51 | $57.03 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $33.76 | $67.51 |
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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