How far is Orangeville, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Orangeville, MI to Detroit, MI is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.91 mi
02h 35m
Flight
127.03 mi
204.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.03 mi
Kilometers
204.44 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.91 mi
Kilometers
249.3 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sat, Apr 18, 1:40 PM EDT
Return by in Orangeville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orangeville
2026-04-18T11:04
Arrive Detroit
Sat, Apr 18, 1:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orangeville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jackson
MI

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

From Orangeville
73.9 mi
01h 17m
To Detroit
81 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WSW
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 Orangeville and Detroit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Damon Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Damon Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Marsh Road

    911 ft · 26 sec · Marsh Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Damon Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Damon Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Nine Mile Road

    2139 ft · 2 min · Nine Mile Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lindsey Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lindsey Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Pine Lake Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Pine Lake Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Enzian Road

    3 mi · 4 min · South Enzian Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3 Mile Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · 3 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Norris Road

    828 ft · 13 sec · Norris Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Milo Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milo Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lockshore Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Lockshore Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    1 km · 53 sec · North 32nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 32nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  16. 16

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  17. 17

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown

    1932 ft · 47 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1846 ft · 38 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue

    987 ft · 29 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Fisher Drive West

    135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Grand River Avenue

    2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Griswold Street

    834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue

  42. 42

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    70 m · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
45 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 43%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 17%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 7%
M 89
7.95 mi · 5%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
127 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 17m from Orangeville
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orangeville 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 Orangeville to Detroit?

The road trip is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Orangeville and 81 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

29 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

54 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orangeville and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 127.03 mi (204.44 km).

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#1 Orangeville

Township in Barry County, Michigan

Population3,524
Coordinates42.5528100, -85.5191800
Altitude236
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: Damon Street (-85.519179, 42.55283)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.69 L · about $20.63
Round trip
$41.25
10.94 gal · 41.38 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.63 $41.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.26 $46.53
Premium $4.65 $25.46 $50.91
Diesel $5.30 $29.01 $58.03

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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There is no time difference between Orangeville and Detroit. The current time is 11:04:35.

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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.