How far is Detroit, MI from Woodland, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Woodland, MI is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.99 mi
02h 27m
Flight
109.76 mi
176.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.76 mi
Kilometers
176.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.99 mi
Kilometers
196.33 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland
Sat, Nov 7, 2:25 AM EST
Return by in Detroit
Sat, Nov 7, 4:53 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-11-06T23:58
Arrive Woodland
Sat, Nov 7, 2:25 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Detroit
9:30 PM EST
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
Fowlerville
MI

Village located in Livingston County

From Detroit
60.8 mi
01h 13m
To Woodland
61.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph WNW
Destination
46°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    38.9 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Creyts Road North

    2143 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Creyts Road

    1647 ft · 45 sec · South Creyts Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · West Saint Joseph Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Nixon Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Nixon Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Mount Hope Highway

    19 mi · 26 min · East Mount Hope Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Barnum Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Barnum Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Velte Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Velte Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Carlton Center Road

    2690 ft · 42 sec · East Carlton Center Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    2463 ft · 53 sec · East Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
65 mi · 53%
East Mount Hope Highway
19 mi · 16%
John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 15%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
9.59 mi · 8%
West Saint Joseph Highway
3 mi · 2%
East Barnum Road
2.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

38.9 mi · 00h 42m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowlerville
01h 13m from Detroit
Leave By
1:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Detroit and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Fowlerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Detroit and 61.1 miles from Woodland.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Detroit and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodland.

Stop Ideas Near Fowlerville

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

35 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

38 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

49 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Woodland. Straight-line distance: 109.76 mi (176.64 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 Woodland

Village in Barry County of the U.

Population449
Coordinates42.7267000, -85.1336100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Woodland (-85.13361, 42.7267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.40
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $18.70 $37.40
Mid-grade $5.02 $21.64 $43.28
Premium $5.62 $24.21 $48.43
Diesel $6.61 $28.48 $56.96

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Woodland. The current time is 23:58:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.