How far is Eastpointe, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Eastpointe, MI to Detroit, MI is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.83 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.53 mi
16.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.53 mi
Kilometers
16.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.83 mi
Kilometers
22.26 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Wed, Apr 22, 7:53 PM EDT
Return by in Eastpointe
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastpointe
2026-04-22T19:29
Arrive Detroit
Wed, Apr 22, 7:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eastpointe
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hamtramck
MI

City in Michigan

From Eastpointe
6.5 mi
00h 11m
To Detroit
7.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gratiot Avenue

    812 ft · 21 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    6.1 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 West

    1122 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gratiot Avenue
6.21 mi · 45%
Edsel Ford Freeway
2.75 mi · 20%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
1.91 mi · 14%
I 75
0.92 mi · 7%
East Congress Street
0.51 mi · 4%
Jefferson Avenue East
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gratiot Avenue

Continue on Gratiot Avenue

6.06 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamtramck
00h 11m from Eastpointe
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eastpointe and Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hamtramck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Eastpointe and 7.4 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eastpointe and Sunny near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Hamtramck

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

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

RAIL

Detroit

3 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

13 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

15 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

19 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastpointe and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 10.53 mi (16.94 km).

Eastpointe

#1 Eastpointe

City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States

Population31,720
Coordinates42.4683700, -82.9554700
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Detroit

#2 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
Start: North Gratiot Avenue (-82.955363, 42.468332)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.08 $4.17
Premium $4.65 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.30 $2.60 $5.20

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Eastpointe and Detroit. The current time is 19:29:51.

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.