How far is Mayfield, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Mayfield, MI to Detroit, MI is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mayfield and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayfield and Detroit.
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Start on South Garfield Road
1.5 km · 1 min · South Garfield Road
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Turn left onto Voice Road
2 mi · 3 min · Voice Road
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Continue on Clark Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East M 113
8.7 mi · 12 min · East M 113
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Merge slight left onto US 131
1.6 km · 1 min · US 131
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Continue on North US 131 Highway
22.9 mi · 24 min · North US 131 Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare
2357 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East M-115 Highway
34.9 mi · 48 min · East M-115 Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare
1782 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
2040 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 39 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
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 Mayfield 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 75 South
Keep slight left
63 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain leaving Mayfield and Patchy Frost then Slight 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 Mayfield to Detroit?
The road trip is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.8 miles from Mayfield and 121.5 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Mayfield and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
Owosso, MI
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mayfield and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 201.55 mi (324.37 km).
#1 Mayfield
Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
| Population | 7,910 |
| Coordinates | 44.6261100, -85.5286800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.36 | $72.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.79 | $79.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.35 | $90.70 |
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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