How far is Detroit, MI from Wells, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Wells, MI is about 432.7 miles (696.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.1 miles (500.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 54m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Crawford County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Wells.
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Start on Cadillac Square
634 ft · 29 sec · Cadillac Square
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Continue on Cadillac Square
30 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
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Turn slight left onto Randolph Street
950 ft · 38 sec · Randolph Street
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
2106 ft · 1 min · Monroe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive
10 m · 1 sec · Chrysler Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
60 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
134.3 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight left toward US 2 East, US 41 North, M 35 North
60 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto US-2/US-41/M-35
99 m · 7 sec · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Turn right onto Main Street
854 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Wells.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
134 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Detroit and Sunny near Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Wells?
The road trip is about 432.7 miles (696.3 km) and usually takes 07h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.2 miles from Detroit and 216.5 miles from Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.1 miles (500.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.58 one way or $115.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Detroit and Sunny near Wells.
Stop Ideas Near Frederic
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Wells. Straight-line distance: 311.05 mi (500.58 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 Wells
Township in Delta County, Michigan
| Population | 1,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.7771900, -87.0795800 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells (-87.07958, 45.77719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 696 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $57.58 | $115.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.94 | $129.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $71.07 | $142.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $80.99 | $161.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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