How far is Detroit, MI from Plainfield, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Plainfield, MI is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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 30m.
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 Washtenaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Plainfield.
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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 right to continue on US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
4.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Territorial Road
1261 ft · 54 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Territorial Road
57 m · 4 sec · North Territorial Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Territorial Road
112 m · 7 sec · North Territorial Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Territorial Road
24 m · 3 sec · North Territorial Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Territorial Road
13.5 mi · 21 min · North Territorial Road
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Turn right onto Hadley Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Hadley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kaiser Road
99 m · 11 sec · Kaiser Road
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Turn right onto Unadilla Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Unadilla Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Doyle Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Doyle Road
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Turn slight right onto Unadilla Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Unadilla Road
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Continue on Church Street
1891 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 60 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Gregory Road
1.6 km · 1 min · South Gregory Road
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Turn straight onto Spears/Gregory Cutoff
91 m · 5 sec · Spears/Gregory Cutoff
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Continue on Spears Road
551 ft · 9 sec · Spears Road
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Turn slight right onto Plainfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn right onto Bradley Road
136 m · 17 sec · Bradley Road
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Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Plainfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plainfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Plainfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Continue straight
17.5 mi · 00h 19m
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 Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Detroit and 34.3 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
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 Northfield.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 55.35 mi (89.08 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 Plainfield
Charter township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 3,719 |
| Coordinates | 42.4969800, -84.1074600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-84.10746, 42.49698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.13 | $18.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
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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