How far is Gwinn, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Gwinn, MI to Detroit, MI is about 459.6 miles (739.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 348.7 miles (561.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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City in Michigan, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwinn and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwinn and Detroit.
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Start on North Pine Street
23 m · 7 sec · North Pine Street
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Continue on North Pine Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Pine Street
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Continue on East Stephenson Avenue
30.9 mi · 43 min · East Stephenson Avenue
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Turn straight onto Perkins 30.5 Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Perkins 30.5 Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
125.6 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
63 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
2456 ft · 38 sec · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lafayette Avenue
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto Macomb Street
1196 ft · 40 sec · Macomb Street
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Turn left onto Beaubien Street
636 ft · 23 sec · Beaubien Street
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Turn right onto East Lafayette Street
674 ft · 21 sec · East Lafayette Street
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Continue on Bates Street
909 ft · 26 sec · Bates Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Congress Street
99 m · 17 sec · East Congress Street
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Cadillac Square
39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwinn and Detroit.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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126 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Gwinn and Sunny near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwinn to Detroit?
The road trip is about 459.6 miles (739.6 km) and usually takes 07h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.6 miles from Gwinn and 230 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 348.7 miles (561.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.13 one way or $122.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gwinn and Sunny near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Gaylord
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwinn and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 348.73 mi (561.23 km).
#1 Gwinn
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 1,917 |
| Coordinates | 46.2810600, -87.4409700 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
| Population | 665,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.3314300, -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 740 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $61.13 | $122.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.94 | $137.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $75.44 | $150.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $85.98 | $171.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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