How far is Detroit, MI from Vicksburg, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Vicksburg, MI is about 147 miles (236.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
147.02 mi
02h 48m
Flight
128.08 mi
206.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.08 mi
Kilometers
206.12 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.02 mi
Kilometers
236.6 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vicksburg
Sun, May 24, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Sun, May 24, 7:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-05-24T13:41
Arrive Vicksburg
Sun, May 24, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Michigan Center
MI

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan

From Detroit
73.4 mi
01h 24m
To Vicksburg
73.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sprinkle Rd

    1928 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sprinkle Road

    80 m · 15 sec · Sprinkle Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Sprinkle Road

    1416 ft · 33 sec · Sprinkle Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sprinkle Road

    59 m · 11 sec · Sprinkle Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Sprinkle Road

    9.4 mi · 16 min · Sprinkle Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East V Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · East V Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Richardson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Richardson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Prairie Street

    783 ft · 21 sec · East Prairie Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Prairie Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
90.7 mi · 62%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
32 mi · 22%
Sprinkle Road
9.79 mi · 7%
M 14
5.36 mi · 4%
Jeffries Freeway
4.81 mi · 3%
I 75 South
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

90.7 mi · 01h 37m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Michigan Center
01h 24m from Detroit
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Detroit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vicksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147 miles (236.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Michigan Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Detroit and 73.7 miles from Vicksburg.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Detroit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vicksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Michigan Center

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

6 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

35 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

48 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 Vicksburg. Straight-line distance: 128.08 mi (206.12 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
Vicksburg

#2 Vicksburg

Human settlement in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,581
Coordinates42.1200500, -85.5327800
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Vicksburg (-85.53278, 42.12005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.64 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.14
10.38 gal · 39.28 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.57 $39.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.07 $44.15
Premium $4.65 $24.15 $48.31
Diesel $5.30 $27.53 $55.06

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Vicksburg. The current time is 13:41:54.

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.