How far is Kent City, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Kent City, MI to Detroit, MI is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent City and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent City and Detroit.
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Start on North Main Street
1033 ft · 36 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto South Ball Creek Road
3223 ft · 1 min · South Ball Creek Road
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Turn right onto Phelps Avenue Northwest
1973 ft · 32 sec · Phelps Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto M-37
8.7 mi · 12 min · M-37
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Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
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Take the exit left
1955 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Larned Street, Downtown
1773 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on West Larned Street
1024 ft · 34 sec · West Larned Street
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
868 ft · 42 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 Kent City and Detroit.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 96 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kent City 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 Kent City to Detroit?
The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Kent City and 87.8 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kent City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Holt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent City and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 150.3 mi (241.89 km).
#1 Kent City
Village in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 43.2200200, -85.7511500 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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