How far is Quincy, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Quincy, MI to Detroit, MI is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
118.78 mi
02h 00m
Flight
97.9 mi
157.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.9 mi
Kilometers
157.55 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.78 mi
Kilometers
191.16 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Tue, May 12, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Wed, May 13, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-05-12T20:08
Arrive Detroit
Tue, May 12, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
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
Macon
MI

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

From Quincy
53.5 mi
01h 00m
To Detroit
65.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Chicago Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Chicago Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Chicago Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · East Chicago Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Chicago Street

    2010 ft · 41 sec · East Chicago Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    2872 ft · 37 sec · West Chicago Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Chicago Road

    17.4 mi · 22 min · East Chicago Road

  7. 7

    Continue on US-12

    5.9 mi · 8 min · US-12

  8. 8

    Continue on US 12

    32.4 mi · 47 min · US 12

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago

    926 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports

    2940 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    34.5 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 10 South: Downtown, Detroit

    1631 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Larned Street, Downtown

    1773 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Larned Street

    1024 ft · 34 sec · West Larned Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    868 ft · 42 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 Quincy 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 BL East
35.1 mi · 30%
US 12
33.5 mi · 28%
East Chicago Road
22.7 mi · 19%
US-12
5.92 mi · 5%
West Chicago Road
4.74 mi · 4%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 BL East

Merge slight left

34.5 mi · 00h 39m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 00m from Quincy
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Quincy 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 Quincy to Detroit?

The road trip is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Quincy and 65.3 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Quincy and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Macon

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

48 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

55 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

58 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 97.9 mi (157.55 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

Village in Branch County in the U.

Population1,617
Coordinates41.9442100, -84.8838500
Altitude310
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: East Chicago Street (-84.883866, 41.944243)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.87 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.60
8.38 gal · 31.74 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.80 $31.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.82 $35.64
Premium $4.65 $19.50 $39.00
Diesel $5.30 $22.22 $44.45

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Detroit. The current time is 20:08:23.

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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.