How far is Kilmanagh, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Kilmanagh, MI to Detroit, MI is about 110.6 miles (178 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Lapeer County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kilmanagh and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kilmanagh and Detroit.
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Start on Kilmanagh Road
20 m · 4 sec · Kilmanagh Road
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Turn right onto Bay Port Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bay Port Road
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Turn left onto Sebewaing Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Sebewaing Road
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Continue on Main
1.6 km · 2 min · Main
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Continue on Sebewaing Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Sebewaing Road
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Turn right onto South Van Dyke Road
27.3 mi · 31 min · South Van Dyke Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Van Dyke Road
19.7 mi · 25 min · South Van Dyke Road
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Continue on North Cedar Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on Van Dyke Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Van Dyke Road
22.9 mi · 27 min · Van Dyke Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
1772 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road
56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road
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Turn straight onto Mound Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South
2553 ft · 1 min · I-696 West to I-75 South
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Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive
41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive
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Turn right onto East Congress Street
2674 ft · 2 min · 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 Kilmanagh and Detroit.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Van Dyke Road
Turn right onto South Van Dyke Road
27.3 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Kilmanagh and Light Rain near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kilmanagh to Detroit?
The road trip is about 110.6 miles (178 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Goodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Kilmanagh and 50.9 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.92 one way or $33.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Kilmanagh and Light Rain near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Goodland
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 Goodland.
Lapeer station
Flint station
Port Huron
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kilmanagh and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 99.68 mi (160.42 km).
#1 Kilmanagh
Kilmanagh is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7561300, -83.3569000 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $4.34 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $19.58 | $39.16 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $21.91 | $43.82 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $25.77 | $51.54 |
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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