How far is Saint Charles, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MI to Detroit, MI is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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.
Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Detroit.
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Start on South Saginaw Street
2 m · 8 sec · South Saginaw Street
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Turn left onto West Belle Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Belle Avenue
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Continue on South Graham Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Graham Road
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Continue on Oakley Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Oakley Road
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Turn left onto Brady Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Brady Road
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Continue on Brady Street
2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street
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Turn straight onto West Broad Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Peet Road
9.1 mi · 12 min · Peet Road
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Continue on Vienna Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on West Vienna Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
2580 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 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 Saint Charles 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 75 South
Keep slight left
63 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely leaving Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles to Detroit?
The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Saint Charles and 52.6 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely around Saint Charles and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 86.77 mi (139.64 km).
#1 Saint Charles
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,886 |
| Coordinates | 43.2969700, -84.1405300 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.25 | $28.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.08 | $32.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.59 | $35.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.05 | $40.10 |
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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