How far is Edmore, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Edmore, MI to Detroit, MI is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.78 mi
02h 27m
Flight
125.37 mi
201.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.37 mi
Kilometers
201.76 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.78 mi
Kilometers
253.93 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 Detroit
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Edmore
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmore
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Detroit
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edmore
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
Okemos
MI

Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan

From Edmore
78.8 mi
01h 13m
To Detroit
79 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
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 Edmore and Detroit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest Monroe Road

    2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Monroe Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · West Monroe Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 SOUTH: Lansing

    2340 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    54.1 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Larned Street, Downtown

    1773 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West Larned Street

    1024 ft · 34 sec · West Larned Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    868 ft · 42 sec · Woodward Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
57 mi · 36%
US 127 SOUTH
54.5 mi · 35%
John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 11%
Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
9.08 mi · 6%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 6%
West Monroe Road
8.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight right

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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
+32.4 mi
125.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okemos
01h 13m from Edmore
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edmore and Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.8 miles (253.9 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?

Okemos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Edmore and 79 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Okemos

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

5 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

42 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

53 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edmore and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 125.37 mi (201.76 km).

Edmore

#1 Edmore

City in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population1,188
Coordinates43.4080900, -85.0386300
Altitude295
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: East Main Street (-85.03863, 43.408066)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.08 L · about $21.00
Round trip
$42.01
11.14 gal · 42.16 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.00 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.69 $47.38
Premium $4.65 $25.92 $51.85
Diesel $5.30 $29.54 $59.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edmore and Detroit. The current time is 21:14:17.

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.