How far is Lewiston, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Lewiston, MI to Detroit, MI is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.3 mi
03h 31m
Flight
187.28 mi
301.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.28 mi
Kilometers
301.39 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.3 mi
Kilometers
344.88 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sat, Nov 7, 5:07 PM EST
Return by in Lewiston
Sat, Nov 7, 8:38 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-11-07T13:35
Arrive Detroit
Sat, Nov 7, 5:07 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Kochville
MI

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

From Lewiston
106.7 mi
01h 45m
To Detroit
107.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Salling Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Salling Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 612

    2 mi · 4 min · County Road 612

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Townline Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Townline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Town Line Road

    9 mi · 22 min · Town Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Miller Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Miller Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Mount Tom Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · North Mount Tom Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Morenci Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Morenci Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Mount Tom Road

    9.4 mi · 13 min · South Mount Tom Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mio Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Mio Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Williams Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · North Williams Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Bennett Street

    2593 ft · 1 min · South Bennett Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North M-33

    17.6 mi · 24 min · North M-33

  13. 13

    Continue on Brock Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brock Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Alger Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Alger Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
151 mi · 70%
North M-33
17.6 mi · 8%
South Mount Tom Road
9.43 mi · 4%
Town Line Road
9.02 mi · 4%
Miller Road
5.97 mi · 3%
Mio Road
5.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

76.3 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
187.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kochville
01h 45m from Lewiston
Leave By
9:56 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston and Partly Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Detroit?

The road trip is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kochville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.7 miles from Lewiston and 107.6 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.30 one way or $64.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Partly Sunny near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Kochville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kochville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 6.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kochville.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

7 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

12 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

59 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

59 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 187.28 mi (301.39 km).

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#1 Lewiston

Lewiston is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.8839000, -84.3055700
Altitude379
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: Salling Avenue (-84.305571, 44.883969)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.63 L · about $32.30
Round trip
$64.61
15.12 gal · 57.26 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $32.30 $64.61
Mid-grade $4.96 $37.53 $75.06
Premium $5.56 $42.02 $84.04
Diesel $6.58 $49.74 $99.49

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Detroit. The current time is 13:35:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.