How far is Lowell, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Lowell, MI to Detroit, MI is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Detroit.
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Start on West Main Street
7 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Hudson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Hudson Street
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Turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast
3100 ft · 59 sec · Grand River Drive Southeast
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Continue on Oberley Drive Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oberley Drive Southeast
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Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast
811 ft · 13 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Montcalm Ware Cutoff
142 m · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff
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Continue on Ware Road
1978 ft · 31 sec · Ware Road
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Turn slight right onto Conklin Ware Cutoff
141 m · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff
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Continue on Conklin Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Conklin Road
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Turn slight left
122 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Peck Lake Road
1455 ft · 23 sec · Peck Lake Road
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Turn slight right onto Hastings Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hastings Road
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Turn left onto Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Nash Highway
2765 ft · 53 sec · Nash Highway
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Take the ramp left
1339 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Larned Street, Downtown
1773 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on West Larned Street
1024 ft · 34 sec · West Larned Street
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
868 ft · 42 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 Lowell 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 96 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 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.
Sunny leaving Lowell and Sunny near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Detroit?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Webberville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Lowell and 72.8 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lowell and Sunny near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Webberville
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 Webberville.
East Lansing station
Durand Union Station
Owosso, MI
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 123.91 mi (199.42 km).
#1 Lowell
City in Kent County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 4,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336400, -85.3419600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.44 | $42.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.73 | $53.46 |
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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