How far is Detroit, MI from Sebewaing, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Sebewaing, MI is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.49 mi
02h 35m
Flight
98.93 mi
159.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.93 mi
Kilometers
159.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.49 mi
Kilometers
179.42 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sebewaing
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Sebewaing
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Lapeer
MI

City in Lapeer County, Michigan

From Detroit
55.7 mi
01h 17m
To Sebewaing
55.7 mi
01h 17m

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
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Sebewaing.

  1. 1

    Start on Cadillac Square

    634 ft · 29 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

    30.3 mi · 33 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 24 North: Lapeer

    2084 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Lapeer Road

    9 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Lapeer Road

    14.9 mi · 21 min · North Lapeer Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Lapeer Road

    18 mi · 27 min · North Lapeer Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Ohmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ohmer Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mayville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mayville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    775 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Ohmer Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ohmer Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mertz Road

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Mertz Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Ellington Street

    2434 ft · 43 sec · Ellington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Cleaver Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cleaver Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Biebel Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Biebel Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Unionville Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Unionville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Unionville Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · North Unionville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Beck Street

    1736 ft · 26 sec · South Beck Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1431 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lapeer Road
32.9 mi · 30%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
30.3 mi · 27%
Mertz Road
9.74 mi · 9%
South Lapeer Road
9 mi · 8%
Unionville Road
8.84 mi · 8%
North Unionville Road
4.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

30.3 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lapeer
01h 17m from Detroit
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Sebewaing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Sebewaing?

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Lapeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Detroit and 55.7 miles from Sebewaing.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lapeer

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lapeer, 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 Lapeer.

RAIL

Lapeer station

1 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

28 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

46 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

56 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Sebewaing. Straight-line distance: 98.93 mi (159.21 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
Sebewaing

#2 Sebewaing

Village in Huron County in the U.

Population1,611
Coordinates43.7322400, -83.4510700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Sebewaing (-83.45107, 43.73224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.89 L · about $14.82
Round trip
$29.64
7.86 gal · 29.78 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.82 $29.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.65 $18.29 $36.58
Diesel $5.30 $20.84 $41.69

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 Sebewaing. The current time is 00:56:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.