How far is Detroit, MI from Port Huron, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Port Huron, MI is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.99 mi
01h 14m
Flight
54.29 mi
87.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.29 mi
Kilometers
87.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.99 mi
Kilometers
96.54 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Huron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Port Huron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Detroit
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Chesterfield
MI

Township in Macomb County, Michigan

From Detroit
30 mi
00h 37m
To Port Huron
30 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Port Huron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Port Huron.

  1. 1

    Start on Cadillac Square

    634 ft · 27 sec · Cadillac Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Cadillac Square

    30 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Randolph Street

    950 ft · 38 sec · Randolph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    2106 ft · 1 min · Monroe Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · Chrysler Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    854 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Ford Freeway, Chicago, Port Huron

    2225 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1814 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Edsel Ford Freeway

    15 mi · 19 min · East Edsel Ford Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    34.9 mi · 37 min · Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 BL: Marysville

    1854 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    1224 ft · 23 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Gratiot Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Military Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Military Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Court Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    100 m · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Port Huron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
34.9 mi · 58%
East Edsel Ford Freeway
15 mi · 25%
Military Street
3.04 mi · 5%
Gratiot Boulevard
2.98 mi · 5%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
1.72 mi · 3%
I 94
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
54.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
00h 37m from Detroit
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Sunny near Port Huron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Port Huron?

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 30 miles from Detroit and 30 miles from Port Huron.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Sunny near Port Huron.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

32 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

32 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Port Huron. Straight-line distance: 54.29 mi (87.37 km).

Detroit

#1 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

Population665,369
Coordinates42.3314300, -83.0457500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Port Huron

#2 Port Huron

City in Michigan, United States

Population28,631
Coordinates42.9708600, -82.4249100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Port Huron (-82.42491, 42.97086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.99 $15.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.02 $18.03
Premium $4.65 $9.87 $19.73
Diesel $5.30 $11.24 $22.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Port Huron. The current time is 05:13:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.