How far is Detroit, MI from Romulus, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Romulus, MI is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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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.
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Romulus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Romulus.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 94 West: Chicago
1845 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Edsel Ford Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
14.1 mi · 15 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wayne Road, Wayne
2283 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Wayne Road
2578 ft · 55 sec · Wayne Road
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Turn right onto Goddard Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Goddard Road
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Turn right
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 4 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 Romulus.
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.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
14.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Detroit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Romulus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Romulus?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Melvindale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Detroit and 11.9 miles from Romulus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Detroit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Romulus.
Stop Ideas Near Melvindale
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 Melvindale.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Romulus. Straight-line distance: 19.46 mi (31.31 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 Romulus
City in Wayne County, Michigan
| Population | 23,528 |
| Coordinates | 42.2222600, -83.3966000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Romulus (-83.3966, 42.22226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
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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