How far is Detroit, MI from Perry, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Perry, MI is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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
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Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Perry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Perry.
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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
17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
2310 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
23.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville
2102 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Stockbridge Road
3189 ft · 53 sec · Stockbridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Grand River Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Perry Road
10.5 mi · 15 min · Perry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Perry.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Keep slight left
23.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Detroit and Sunny near Perry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Perry?
The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Green Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Detroit and 40.7 miles from Perry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Detroit and Sunny near Perry.
Stop Ideas Near Green Oak
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 Green Oak.
Ann Arbor station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Perry. Straight-line distance: 68.81 mi (110.74 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 Perry
City in Shiawassee County in the U.
| Population | 2,075 |
| Coordinates | 42.8264200, -84.2194100 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perry (-84.21941, 42.82642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.21 | $24.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.22 | $30.44 |
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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