How far is Napoleon, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Napoleon, MI to Detroit, MI is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Rain Showers Likely
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Napoleon and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Napoleon and Detroit.
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Start on East Street
29 m · 9 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Austin Road
8.4 mi · 14 min · Austin Road
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Turn left onto Sharon Hollow Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sharon Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sharon Valley Road
98 m · 7 sec · Sharon Valley Road
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Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sharon Hollow Road
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Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
9.8 mi · 14 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Turn slight right onto Pleasant Lake Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Pleasant Lake Road
2022 ft · 38 sec · Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
95 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
5 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Turn left onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2127 ft · 38 sec · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Continue on Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1949 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
39.1 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 10 South: Downtown, Detroit
1631 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Larned Street, Downtown
1773 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on West Larned Street
1024 ft · 34 sec · West Larned Street
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
868 ft · 42 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 Napoleon 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 East
Merge slight left
39.1 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Patchy Frost then Rain Showers Likely leaving Napoleon 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 Napoleon to Detroit?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Napoleon and 38 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Rain Showers Likely around Napoleon and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti
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 Ypsilanti.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Napoleon and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 62.52 mi (100.61 km).
#1 Napoleon
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 6,703 |
| Coordinates | 42.1605900, -84.2460600 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.14 | $22.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.90 | $27.79 |
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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