How far is Jasper, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Jasper, MI to Detroit, MI is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
81.18 mi
01h 33m
Flight
63.13 mi
101.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.13 mi
Kilometers
101.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.18 mi
Kilometers
130.65 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sun, May 3, 9:23 AM EDT
Return by in Jasper
Sun, May 3, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jasper
2026-05-03T07:50
Arrive Detroit
Sun, May 3, 9:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jasper
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
Ypsilanti
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

From Jasper
39.8 mi
00h 46m
To Detroit
41.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Adrian Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · South Adrian Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 52

    2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52

  4. 4

    Continue on North Adrian Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 52

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  6. 6

    Turn right

    19.9 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago

    926 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports

    2940 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    34.5 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 10 South: Downtown, Detroit

    1631 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Larned Street, Downtown

    1773 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West Larned Street

    1024 ft · 34 sec · West Larned Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    868 ft · 42 sec · Woodward Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jasper 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 BL East
35.1 mi · 43%
North Adrian Highway
6.73 mi · 8%
State Highway 52
5.91 mi · 7%
South Adrian Highway
5.63 mi · 7%
South Main Street
2.83 mi · 3%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 BL East

Merge slight left

34.5 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ypsilanti
00h 46m from Jasper
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Jasper and Mostly Clear near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Jasper and 41.4 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Jasper and Mostly Clear near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

12 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

31 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

35 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

47 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 63.13 mi (101.6 km).

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#1 Jasper

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population1,141
Coordinates41.7933800, -84.0405000
Altitude224
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: South Adrian Highway (-84.04063, 41.793374)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.33
Premium $4.65 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $5.30 $15.17 $30.34

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jasper and Detroit. The current time is 07:50:28.

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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.