How far is Maple Grove, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MI to Detroit, MI is about 450.7 miles (725.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 341.4 miles (549.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Otsego County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Detroit.
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Start on McMaster Road
38 m · 11 sec · McMaster Road
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Turn left onto Maple Grove Road
606 ft · 33 sec · Maple Grove Road
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Turn sharp right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
14.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Rock River Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Rock River Road
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Turn left onto Tunteri Road
15.6 mi · 22 min · Tunteri Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto M-28/M-94
34.1 mi · 40 min · M-28/M-94
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Turn sharp right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
63 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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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 Maple Grove and Detroit.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Maple Grove and 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 Maple Grove to Detroit?
The road trip is about 450.7 miles (725.3 km) and usually takes 06h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.8 miles from Maple Grove and 228 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341.4 miles (549.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.96 one way or $119.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Maple Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Otsego Lake
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 Otsego Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 341.44 mi (549.5 km).
#1 Maple Grove
Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
| Population | 1,316 |
| Coordinates | 46.3041100, -87.1573700 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| 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: 725 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
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 | $59.96 | $119.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $67.62 | $135.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $74.00 | $148.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $84.33 | $168.67 |
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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