How far is Martin, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Martin, MI to Detroit, MI is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.38 mi
02h 34m
Flight
133.13 mi
214.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.13 mi
Kilometers
214.26 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.38 mi
Kilometers
264.54 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Mon, Nov 2, 1:45 AM EST
Return by in Martin
Mon, Nov 2, 4:20 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martin
2026-11-01T23:11
Arrive Detroit
Mon, Nov 2, 1:45 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martin
9:30 PM EST
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
Jackson
MI

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

From Martin
75.4 mi
01h 17m
To Detroit
89 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1880 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 10th Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 106th Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · 106th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 6th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jackson Road

  6. 6

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  7. 7

    Continue on East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  12. 12

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  13. 13

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown

    1932 ft · 47 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1846 ft · 38 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue

    987 ft · 29 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Fisher Drive West

    135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Grand River Avenue

    2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Griswold Street

    834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    70 m · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 41%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 16%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 6%
M 89
9.01 mi · 5%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 17m from Martin
Leave By
1:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Martin and Mostly Cloudy near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Martin and 89 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.54 one way or $53.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

29 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

54 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martin and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 133.13 mi (214.26 km).

Martin

#1 Martin

Village in Michigan, USA

Population408
Coordinates42.5369800, -85.6416800
Altitude253
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: South Main Street (-85.641699, 42.53698)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.96 L · about $26.54
Round trip
$53.07
11.6 gal · 43.92 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.58 $26.54 $53.07
Mid-grade $5.22 $30.25 $60.49
Premium $5.82 $33.75 $67.50
Diesel $6.69 $38.78 $77.56

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Martin and Detroit. The current time is 23:11:42.

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.