How far is Detroit, MI from Milton, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Milton, MI is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Milton.
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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
11.8 mi · 13 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac
3212 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 23 Mile Road
1.2 km · 1 min · 23 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto 24 Mile Road
16 m · 1 sec · 24 Mile Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 24 Mile Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Milton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Edsel Ford Freeway
15 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Cloudy near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Milton?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Detroit and 16.3 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Detroit and Mostly Cloudy near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Roseville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseville.
Royal Oak station
Detroit
Troy Transit Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Milton. Straight-line distance: 27.22 mi (43.81 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 Milton
Township in Cass County, Michigan
| Population | 3,944 |
| Coordinates | 42.6892000, -82.8218700 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-82.82187, 42.6892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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