How far is Lee, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Lee, MI to Detroit, MI is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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 58m.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee and Detroit.
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Start on 56th Street
6.8 mi · 9 min · 56th Street
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Turn right onto 118th Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · 118th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Monroe Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road
3078 ft · 40 sec · Lincoln Road
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Continue on Western Avenue
2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Cutler Street
879 ft · 15 sec · Cutler Street
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Turn right onto North Cedar Street
730 ft · 9 sec · North Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marshall Street
58 m · 3 sec · Marshall Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Marshall Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street
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Continue on Lincoln Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on West Allegan Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Allegan Street
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Continue on M-89
1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89
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Continue on Allegan Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue on Jackson Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on M 89
1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89
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Continue on East Richplain Drive
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive
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Continue on East C Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue
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Turn right onto North 32nd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street
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Turn left onto East D Avenue
2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue
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Continue on M 89
8 mi · 9 min · M 89
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Continue on M-89
1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue
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Continue on Hamblin Street
107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Continue on East Columbia Avenue
601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road
107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road
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Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown
1932 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
1846 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue
987 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Fisher Drive West
135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West
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Turn right onto Grand River Avenue
2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Griswold Street
834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street
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Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
70 m · 14 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 Lee and Detroit.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
66.8 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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Lee and Chance Rain Showers near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee to Detroit?
The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Lee and 88.9 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Lee and Chance Rain Showers near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Parma
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 Parma.
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 155.6 mi (250.42 km).
#1 Lee
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
| Population | 4,288 |
| Coordinates | 42.4508700, -86.0908600 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.64 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.26 | $66.51 |
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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