How far is Kochville, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Kochville, MI to Detroit, MI is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
107.55 mi
01h 42m
Flight
92.76 mi
149.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.76 mi
Kilometers
149.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.55 mi
Kilometers
173.09 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Thu, Apr 16, 7:58 AM EDT
Return by in Kochville
Thu, Apr 16, 9:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kochville
2026-04-16T06:16
Arrive Detroit
Thu, Apr 16, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kochville
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
Newark
MI

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

From Kochville
53.6 mi
00h 51m
To Detroit
54 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Road

    33 m · 10 sec · Liberty Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Michigan Road

    2581 ft · 2 min · North Michigan Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kochville Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Kochville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    3216 ft · 2 min · Adams Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23

    2157 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Zilwaukee Bridge

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Zilwaukee Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kochville and Detroit.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zilwaukee Bridge
103 mi · 96%
Kochville Road
1.12 mi · 1%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
0.74 mi · 1%
Adams Street
0.61 mi · 1%
East Congress Street
0.51 mi
North Michigan Road
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Zilwaukee Bridge

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 51m from Kochville
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kochville 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 Kochville to Detroit?

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Kochville and 54 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kochville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

17 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

30 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

33 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kochville and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 92.76 mi (149.28 km).

Kochville

#1 Kochville

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population4,695
Coordinates43.5011400, -83.9455300
Altitude180
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: Liberty Road (-83.945524, 43.501312)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.37 L · about $14.33
Round trip
$28.66
7.6 gal · 28.74 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.33 $28.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.65 $17.69 $35.37
Diesel $5.30 $20.16 $40.31

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kochville and Detroit. The current time is 06:16:17.

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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.