How far is Romulus, MI from Lincoln Park, MI?

The driving distance from Romulus, MI to Lincoln Park, MI is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.51 mi
00h 18m
Flight
11.33 mi
18.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.33 mi
Kilometers
18.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.51 mi
Kilometers
20.14 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Park
Wed, Jun 10, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Romulus
Wed, Jun 10, 8:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Romulus
2026-06-10T07:48
Arrive Lincoln Park
Wed, Jun 10, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Romulus
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Taylor
MI

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

From Romulus
6.2 mi
00h 09m
To Lincoln Park
6.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Romulus and Lincoln Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Romulus and Lincoln Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shook Road

    31 m · 8 sec · Shook Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Goddard Road

    1 km · 2 min · Goddard Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wayne Road

    1093 ft · 21 sec · Wayne Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 39: Southfield Freeway

    2436 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on M 39 South: Southfield Highway

    2461 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Southfield Road

    2196 ft · 49 sec · Southfield Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Romulus and Lincoln Park.

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.84 mi · 63%
Southfield Road
2.38 mi · 19%
M 39
0.66 mi · 5%
Goddard Road
0.63 mi · 5%
M 39 South
0.47 mi · 4%
I 94 East
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Detroit Industrial Expressway

Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

7.84 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
00h 09m from Romulus
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Romulus and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Romulus to Lincoln Park?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Romulus and 6.3 miles from Lincoln Park.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Romulus and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln Park.

Stop Ideas Near Taylor

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

7 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

10 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

22 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

29 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Romulus and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 11.33 mi (18.23 km).

Romulus

#1 Romulus

City in Wayne County, Michigan

Population23,528
Coordinates42.2222600, -83.3966000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Lincoln Park

#2 Lincoln Park

City in Wayne County in the U.

Population36,066
Coordinates42.2505900, -83.1785400
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Romulus (-83.3966, 42.22226)
End: Lincoln Park (-83.17854, 42.25059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.66 $3.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.65 $2.05 $4.10
Diesel $5.30 $2.33 $4.67

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Romulus and Lincoln Park. The current time is 07:48:20.

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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.