How far is Detroit, MI from Stockbridge, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Stockbridge, MI is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
70.73 mi
01h 28m
Flight
58.5 mi
94.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.5 mi
Kilometers
94.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.73 mi
Kilometers
113.83 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockbridge
Sat, May 2, 4:28 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Sat, May 2, 5:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-05-02T03:00
Arrive Stockbridge
Sat, May 2, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Northfield
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Detroit
35.3 mi
00h 44m
To Stockbridge
35.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cadillac Square

    95 m · 15 sec · Cadillac Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    75 m · 7 sec · Bates Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    649 ft · 38 sec · East Congress Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Griswold Street

    635 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue

    1638 ft · 31 sec · West Jefferson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on John C Lodge Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint

    97 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    2406 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Road, Old US-12

    1704 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Old US Highway 12

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Old US Highway 12

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Stockbridge Chelsea Road

    2744 ft · 54 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockbridge Chelsea Road

    26 m · 5 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Stockbridge Chelsea Road

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Stockbridge Chelsea Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Territorial Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Territorial Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Grosshans Road

    1104 ft · 19 sec · Grosshans Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Hinkley Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hinkley Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Green Road

    1582 ft · 29 sec · Green Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Clinton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Clinton Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    26 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
32 mi · 45%
I 94 West
8.41 mi · 12%
Stockbridge Chelsea Road
7.99 mi · 11%
M 14
5.36 mi · 8%
Jeffries Freeway
4.81 mi · 7%
East Old US Highway 12
2.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 44m from Detroit
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Stockbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 35.3 miles from Detroit and 35.4 miles from Stockbridge.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

6 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

40 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

43 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

48 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Stockbridge. Straight-line distance: 58.5 mi (94.14 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
Stockbridge

#2 Stockbridge

Township in Ingham County, Michigan

Population1,240
Coordinates42.4511500, -84.1805100
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Stockbridge (-84.18051, 42.45115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.63 $21.27
Premium $4.65 $11.64 $23.27
Diesel $5.30 $13.26 $26.52

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Stockbridge. The current time is 03:00:00.

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.