How far is Hemlock, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Hemlock, MI to Detroit, MI is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
116.46 mi
02h 02m
Flight
95.92 mi
154.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.92 mi
Kilometers
154.37 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.46 mi
Kilometers
187.42 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Hemlock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hemlock
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hemlock
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
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Hemlock
58.2 mi
01h 01m
To Detroit
58.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Saginaw Street

    1540 ft · 20 sec · West Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    72 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hemlock 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
97.5 mi · 84%
Gratiot Road
11.4 mi · 10%
East Holland Avenue
2.03 mi · 2%
Rust Avenue Bridge
1.62 mi · 1%
Gratiot Avenue
1.18 mi · 1%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

63 mi · 01h 08m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
01h 01m from Hemlock
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hemlock and Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Hemlock and 58.3 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hemlock and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 95.92 mi (154.37 km).

Hemlock

#1 Hemlock

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population1,466
Coordinates43.4147500, -84.2305400
Altitude198
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: West Saginaw Street (-84.230522, 43.414534)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.56 L · about $15.50
Round trip
$31.00
8.22 gal · 31.12 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.50 $31.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.48 $34.96
Premium $4.65 $19.13 $38.26
Diesel $5.30 $21.80 $43.60

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 Hemlock and Detroit. The current time is 22:04:34.

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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.