How far is Lexington, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Lexington, MI to Detroit, MI is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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 01h 27m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Detroit.
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Start on Main Street
3006 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Kimball Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road
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Turn straight onto 24th Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue
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Continue on Pine Grove Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pine Grove Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Pine Grove Connector
1761 ft · 25 sec · Pine Grove Connector
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Take the exit straight toward I 69 West, I 94 West
1865 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
56 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · 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 Lexington and Detroit.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 West
Keep slight left
56 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Lexington and Sunny near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Detroit?
The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Casco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Lexington and 42 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington and Sunny near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Casco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marine City City Hall
Richmond City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casco.
Port Huron
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 69.79 mi (112.31 km).
#1 Lexington
Village in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,118 |
| Coordinates | 43.2680800, -82.5307600 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.64 | $27.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.54 | $31.08 |
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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