How far is Marshall, MI from Utica, MI?

The driving distance from Marshall, MI to Utica, MI is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
123.34 mi
02h 24m
Flight
101.38 mi
163.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.38 mi
Kilometers
163.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.34 mi
Kilometers
198.5 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in Marshall
Thu, Oct 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshall
2026-10-15T18:37
Arrive Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshall
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
Foster
MI

Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan

From Marshall
61.5 mi
01h 12m
To Utica
61.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marshall and Utica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marshall and Utica.

  1. 1

    Start on North Park Avenue

    15 m · 7 sec · North Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    834 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto West Michigan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Partello Road

    2491 ft · 43 sec · Partello Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 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)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Rochester Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    2247 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Dobry Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dobry Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Utica Road

    97 m · 15 sec · Utica Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Auburn Road

    2107 ft · 1 min · Auburn Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Auburn Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshall and Utica.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
58.9 mi · 48%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 22%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 9%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 4%
Rochester Road
4.97 mi · 4%
M 14
4.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit

58.9 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foster
01h 12m from Marshall
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Marshall and Slight Chance Light Rain near Utica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marshall to Utica?

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Marshall and 61.8 miles from Utica.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.98 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Marshall and Slight Chance Light Rain near Utica.

Stop Ideas Near Foster

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

4 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

48 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshall and Utica. Straight-line distance: 101.38 mi (163.15 km).

Marshall

#1 Marshall

City in the U.

Population3,117
Coordinates42.2722600, -84.9633100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Utica

#2 Utica

City in Michigan, United States

Population5,062
Coordinates42.6261400, -83.0335400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Marshall (-84.96331, 42.27226)
End: Utica (-83.03354, 42.62614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.48 L · about $19.98
Round trip
$39.97
8.7 gal · 32.96 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $19.98 $39.97
Mid-grade $5.25 $22.82 $45.64
Premium $5.85 $25.43 $50.85
Diesel $6.48 $28.19 $56.38

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshall and Utica. The current time is 18:37:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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