How far is Detroit, MI from Verona, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Verona, MI is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
120.02 mi
02h 32m
Flight
102.21 mi
164.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.21 mi
Kilometers
164.49 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.02 mi
Kilometers
193.15 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Verona
Fri, Apr 17, 12:01 PM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Fri, Apr 17, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-17T09:28
Arrive Verona
Fri, Apr 17, 12:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Goodland
MI

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

From Detroit
60 mi
01h 16m
To Verona
60 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    24.2 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · North Van Dyke Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Cedar Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Cedar Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    3244 ft · 1 min · North Cedar Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Van Dyke Road

    19.7 mi · 25 min · North Van Dyke Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Van Dyke Road

    34.8 mi · 40 min · South Van Dyke Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Huron Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Huron Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Sand Beach Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Sand Beach Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sand Beach Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Van Dyke Road
34.8 mi · 29%
North Van Dyke Road
25.3 mi · 21%
M 53 North
24.2 mi · 20%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
16.4 mi · 14%
Sand Beach Road
5.01 mi · 4%
Metropolitan Parkway
3.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Van Dyke Road

Continue on South Van Dyke Road

34.8 mi · 00h 40m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodland
01h 16m from Detroit
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Detroit and Partly Sunny near Verona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Goodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Detroit and 60 miles from Verona.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Detroit and Partly Sunny near Verona.

Stop Ideas Near Goodland

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

20 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

48 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Port Huron

53 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

54 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Verona. Straight-line distance: 102.21 mi (164.49 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 Verona

Township in Huron County, Michigan

Population1,174
Coordinates43.8058500, -82.8810500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Verona (-82.88105, 43.80585)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.03 L · about $15.95
Round trip
$31.90
8.46 gal · 32.06 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.95 $31.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.99 $35.98
Premium $4.65 $19.69 $39.37
Diesel $5.30 $22.44 $44.87

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Verona. The current time is 09:28:48.

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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.