How far is Detroit, MI from Swartz Creek, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Swartz Creek, MI is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oakland County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Swartz Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Swartz Creek.
-
1
Start on Cadillac Square
634 ft · 29 sec · Cadillac Square
-
2
Continue on Cadillac Square
30 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
-
3
Turn slight left onto Randolph Street
950 ft · 38 sec · Randolph Street
-
4
Turn right onto Monroe Street
2106 ft · 1 min · Monroe Street
-
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive
10 m · 1 sec · Chrysler Drive
-
6
Take the ramp slight left
854 ft · 21 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
60 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
4.9 mi · 5 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
1372 ft · 33 sec
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
1182 ft · 25 sec
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 West: Lansing
1 mi · 2 min
-
12
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward Miller Road
2052 ft · 58 sec
-
14
Turn right onto Miller Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Miller Road
-
15
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Miller Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Swartz Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
60 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Detroit and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Swartz Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Swartz Creek?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Lake Angelus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Detroit and 36.2 miles from Swartz Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Detroit and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Swartz Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Angelus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Pontiac
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Angelus.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Swartz Creek. Straight-line distance: 58.83 mi (94.67 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 Swartz Creek
City in Michigan, US
| Population | 5,491 |
| Coordinates | 42.9572500, -83.8305100 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swartz Creek (-83.83051, 42.95725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.53 | $27.05 |
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 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.