How far is Edwardsburg, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Edwardsburg, MI to Detroit, MI is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160 miles (257.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.38 mi
03h 08m
Flight
160.02 mi
257.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.02 mi
Kilometers
257.52 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.38 mi
Kilometers
306.38 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Edwardsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwardsburg
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edwardsburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Albion
MI

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Edwardsburg
95.8 mi
01h 34m
To Detroit
94.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
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 Edwardsburg and Detroit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Brownsville Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Brownsville Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Road

    2656 ft · 1 min · Walnut Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Harvey Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Harvey Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Harvey Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harvey Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto M-40

    1.6 mi · 2 min · M-40

  9. 9

    Turn right onto M-60

    7.8 mi · 11 min · M-60

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US-131

    12.6 mi · 15 min · US-131

  11. 11

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown

    1932 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1846 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue

    987 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Fisher Drive West

    135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Grand River Avenue

    2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Griswold Street

    834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    70 m · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsburg 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
97.4 mi · 51%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 14%
US-131
12.6 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 6%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 5%
M-60
7.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

96.8 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
160 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
01h 34m from Edwardsburg
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edwardsburg and Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Edwardsburg and 94.6 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 160 miles (257.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albion

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

1 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

29 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

37 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsburg and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 160.02 mi (257.52 km).

Edwardsburg

#1 Edwardsburg

City in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,241
Coordinates41.7956000, -86.0808400
Altitude254
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: (-86.080871, 41.795575)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.43 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.68
13.44 gal · 50.86 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.34 $50.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.58 $57.16
Premium $4.65 $31.27 $62.55
Diesel $5.30 $35.64 $71.29

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 Edwardsburg and Detroit. The current time is 23:01:59.

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.