How far is Detroit, MI from Woodland Beach, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Woodland Beach, MI is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.71 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.32 mi
48.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.32 mi
Kilometers
48.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.71 mi
Kilometers
59.08 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive Woodland Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Woodhaven
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

From Detroit
18.3 mi
00h 24m
To Woodland Beach
18.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Woodland Beach.

  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 left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Nadeau Road

    2032 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Nadeau Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Nadeau Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Dixie Highway

    6 m · 5 sec · North Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cloverdale Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Cloverdale Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Clairmont Street

    158 m · 22 sec · Clairmont Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ferndale Street

    1219 ft · 54 sec · Ferndale Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferndale Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
16.6 mi · 45%
Fisher Freeway
13.9 mi · 38%
Nadeau Road
2.89 mi · 8%
I 75 South
1.46 mi · 4%
John C Lodge Freeway
0.75 mi · 2%
West Jefferson Avenue
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Detroit-Toledo Expressway

Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodhaven
00h 24m from Detroit
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Detroit and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Woodland Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Woodland Beach?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Woodhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Detroit and 18.3 miles from Woodland Beach.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Detroit and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Woodland Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Woodhaven

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

18 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

20 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

29 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

40 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Woodland Beach. Straight-line distance: 30.32 mi (48.79 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
Woodland Beach

#2 Woodland Beach

Census-designated place in Monroe County, Michigan

Population2,049
Coordinates41.9400500, -83.3132600
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Woodland Beach (-83.31326, 41.94005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Woodland Beach. The current time is 00:29:51.

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.