How far is Fennville, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Fennville, MI to Detroit, MI is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.38 mi
03h 01m
Flight
156.81 mi
252.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.81 mi
Kilometers
252.36 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.38 mi
Kilometers
296.73 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Fennville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fennville
2026-04-18T23:41
Arrive Detroit
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fennville
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
Parma
MI

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

From Fennville
86.2 mi
01h 30m
To Detroit
98.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sherman Street

    41 m · 7 sec · Sherman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2006 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 124th Avenue

    8.1 mi · 11 min · 124th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Cutler Street

    879 ft · 15 sec · Cutler Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Cedar Street

    730 ft · 9 sec · North Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marshall Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Marshall Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshall Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Allegan Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Allegan Street

  12. 12

    Continue on M-89

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89

  13. 13

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  17. 17

    Continue on East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  22. 22

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  23. 23

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  35. 35

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  36. 36

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  39. 39

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

    1932 ft · 47 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1846 ft · 38 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue

    987 ft · 29 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on Fisher Drive West

    135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Grand River Avenue

    2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Griswold Street

    834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue

  48. 48

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue

  49. 49

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    70 m · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
51 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 36%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 14%
Lincoln Road
13.4 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 6%
M 89
9.01 mi · 5%
124th Avenue
8.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
156.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parma
01h 30m from Fennville
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fennville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Fennville and 98.2 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.55 one way or $49.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fennville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Parma

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

13 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

16 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fennville and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 156.81 mi (252.36 km).

Fennville

#1 Fennville

City in Allegan County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,434
Coordinates42.5939200, -86.1017000
Altitude202
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: Sherman Street (-86.10205, 42.593916)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.63 L · about $24.55
Round trip
$49.10
13.02 gal · 49.26 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.55 $49.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.69 $55.37
Premium $4.65 $30.30 $60.60
Diesel $5.30 $34.53 $69.06

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 Fennville and Detroit. The current time is 23:41:57.

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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.