How far is Paradise, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Paradise, MI to Detroit, MI is about 357.7 miles (575.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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 05h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paradise and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise and Detroit.
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Start on the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
32.9 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
124 m · 7 sec · Front Street
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Continue on M-123
22.2 mi · 26 min · M-123
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Take the ramp right
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
101.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 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
1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive
41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive
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Turn right onto East Congress Street
2674 ft · 2 min · 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 Paradise and Detroit.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Paradise 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 Paradise to Detroit?
The road trip is about 357.7 miles (575.7 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.5 miles from Paradise and 179.2 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.59 one way or $95.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Paradise and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley
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 Maple Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paradise and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 312.62 mi (503.12 km).
#1 Paradise
Unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 5,176 |
| Coordinates | 46.6275200, -85.0375900 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 576 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $47.59 | $95.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.67 | $107.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.73 | $117.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.94 | $133.87 |
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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