How far is Detroit, MI from Stony Point, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Stony Point, MI is about 140.4 miles (226 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.41 mi
02h 49m
Flight
121.99 mi
196.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.99 mi
Kilometers
196.32 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.41 mi
Kilometers
225.97 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stony Point
Wed, Nov 11, 2:16 AM EST
Return by in Detroit
Wed, Nov 11, 5:06 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-11-10T23:26
Arrive Stony Point
Wed, Nov 11, 2:16 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Detroit
9:30 PM EST
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
Leoni
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Detroit
70 mi
01h 25m
To Stony Point
70.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Stony Point.

  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

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

    1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hamblin Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  24. 24

    Continue on M 89

    4.3 mi · 5 min · M 89

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 40th Street

    3.3 mi · 8 min · North 40th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Baseline Road

    121 m · 11 sec · East Baseline Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Kellogg School Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Kellogg School Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Osborne Road

    1875 ft · 51 sec · Osborne Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South Floria Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Floria Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto South M-43 Highway

    127 m · 7 sec · South M-43 Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on South Grove Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Grove Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Delton Road

    2977 ft · 1 min · Delton Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Stoney Point Drive

    3264 ft · 2 min · Stoney Point Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Point Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
66.7 mi · 47%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
32 mi · 23%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 4%
M 14
5.36 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
4.83 mi · 3%
Jeffries Freeway
4.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

66.7 mi · 01h 11m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leoni
01h 25m from Detroit
Leave By
12:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Detroit and Sunny near Stony Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Stony Point?

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (226 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Detroit and 70.4 miles from Stony Point.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.54 one way or $41.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Detroit and Sunny near Stony Point.

Stop Ideas Near Leoni

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

11 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

40 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

43 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Stony Point. Straight-line distance: 121.99 mi (196.32 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
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#2 Stony Point

Stony Point is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.4969800, -85.4266800
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Stony Point (-85.42668, 42.49698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.76 L · about $20.54
Round trip
$41.09
9.92 gal · 37.52 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $20.54 $41.09
Mid-grade $4.81 $23.85 $47.71
Premium $5.41 $26.82 $53.65
Diesel $6.50 $32.24 $64.48

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Stony Point. The current time is 23:26:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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