How far is Mio, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Mio, MI to Detroit, MI is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.31 mi
03h 01m
Flight
169.3 mi
272.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.3 mi
Kilometers
272.47 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.31 mi
Kilometers
304.66 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 AM EDT
Return by in Mio
Sat, Apr 18, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mio
2026-04-18T05:16
Arrive Detroit
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mio
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Mio
94.4 mi
01h 30m
To Detroit
94.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 8th Street

    22 m · 11 sec · East 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Morenci Avenue

    2795 ft · 1 min · South Morenci Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Mount Tom Road

    9.4 mi · 13 min · South Mount Tom Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mio Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Mio Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Williams Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · North Williams Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Bennett Street

    2593 ft · 1 min · South Bennett Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North M-33

    17.6 mi · 24 min · North M-33

  8. 8

    Continue on Brock Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brock Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Alger Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Alger Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
151 mi · 80%
North M-33
17.6 mi · 9%
South Mount Tom Road
9.43 mi · 5%
Mio Road
5.69 mi · 3%
Brock Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Alger Road
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

76.3 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
169.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 30m from Mio
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mio 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 Mio to Detroit?

The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Mio and 94.9 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mio and Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mio and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 169.3 mi (272.47 km).

Mio

#1 Mio

Settlement in Michigan

Population1,826
Coordinates44.6522400, -84.1297300
Altitude311
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: 8th Street (-84.12973, 44.652286)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.29 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
13.36 gal · 50.58 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.65 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $5.30 $35.43 $70.86

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mio and Detroit. The current time is 05:16:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.