How far is Leoni, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Leoni, MI to Detroit, MI is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
72.18 mi
01h 09m
Flight
62.82 mi
101.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.82 mi
Kilometers
101.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.18 mi
Kilometers
116.16 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Mon, May 4, 8:20 PM EDT
Return by in Leoni
Mon, May 4, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leoni
2026-05-04T19:11
Arrive Detroit
Mon, May 4, 8:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leoni
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
Northfield
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Leoni
34.5 mi
00h 34m
To Detroit
37.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Michigan Avenue

    7.4 mi · 13 min · East Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Jackson Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Jackson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old US 12

    1734 ft · 34 sec · Old US 12

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Dertoit

    1884 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown

    1932 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1846 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue

    987 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Fisher Drive West

    135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grand River Avenue

    2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Griswold Street

    834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    70 m · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 37%
I 94 East
13.7 mi · 19%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 15%
East Michigan Avenue
7.41 mi · 10%
M 14
4.69 mi · 7%
Jackson Road
3.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

M 14 East

Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 34m from Leoni
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leoni and Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Leoni to Detroit?

The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Leoni and 37.7 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leoni and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

6 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

40 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

43 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

48 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leoni and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 62.82 mi (101.1 km).

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#1 Leoni

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

Population13,502
Coordinates42.2439200, -84.2691200
Altitude300
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: East Michigan Avenue (-84.26912, 42.243921)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.23
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.62 $19.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.85 $21.69
Premium $4.65 $11.87 $23.74
Diesel $5.30 $13.53 $27.05

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Leoni and Detroit. The current time is 19:11:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.