How far is Marysville, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Marysville, MI to Detroit, MI is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
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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Township in Macomb County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marysville and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Detroit.
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Start on New Jersey Avenue
27 m · 6 sec · New Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto Huron Boulevard
1065 ft · 32 sec · Huron Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gratiot Boulevard
2880 ft · 53 sec · Gratiot Boulevard
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
2144 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 West: Detroit
1489 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
50.2 mi · 57 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
2456 ft · 38 sec · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lafayette Avenue
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto Macomb Street
1196 ft · 40 sec · Macomb Street
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Turn left onto Beaubien Street
636 ft · 23 sec · Beaubien Street
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Turn right onto East Lafayette Street
674 ft · 21 sec · East Lafayette Street
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Continue on Bates Street
909 ft · 26 sec · Bates Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Congress Street
99 m · 17 sec · 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 Marysville 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 94 West
Merge slight left
50.2 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Marysville and Chance Rain Showers near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Detroit?
The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Marysville and 28.7 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Marysville and Chance Rain Showers near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield
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 Chesterfield.
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 49.19 mi (79.16 km).
#1 Marysville
City in Saint Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 9,649 |
| Coordinates | 42.9125300, -82.4868600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.50 | $15.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
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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