How far is Morenci, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Morenci, MI to Detroit, MI is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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 01h 41m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morenci and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morenci and Detroit.
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Start on West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Morenci Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Morenci Road
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto County Road 3
1975 ft · 54 sec · County Road 3
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Continue on Crockett Highway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Crockett Highway
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Turn right onto East Yankee Road
9 mi · 13 min · East Yankee Road
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Turn left onto Clark Road
2687 ft · 42 sec · Clark Road
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Turn straight onto Lynch Road
147 m · 8 sec · Lynch Road
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Turn slight left onto Clark Road
2689 ft · 44 sec · Clark Road
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Turn right onto West Sterns Road
13.6 mi · 22 min · West Sterns Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Street
1635 ft · 31 sec · Summit Street
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Take the ramp straight
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
33.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue on Fisher Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue
987 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Fisher Drive West
135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West
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Turn right onto Grand River Avenue
2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Griswold Street
834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street
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Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
70 m · 14 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 Morenci and Detroit.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Summit Street
Merge slight right
33.2 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Morenci and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morenci to Detroit?
The road trip is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Luna Pier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Morenci and 50.3 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morenci and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Luna Pier
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 Luna Pier.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morenci and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 73.53 mi (118.34 km).
#1 Morenci
Census-designated place in Greenlee County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 2,129 |
| Coordinates | 41.7194900, -84.2180000 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.68 | $31.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
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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