How far is Sault Ste. Marie, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Detroit, MI is about 346.6 miles (557.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.7 miles (474.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sault Ste. Marie and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sault Ste. Marie and Detroit.
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Start on Dawson Street
88 m · 18 sec · Dawson Street
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Turn left onto Bingham Avenue
1576 ft · 1 min · Bingham Avenue
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Turn right onto East Easterday Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Easterday Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1141 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
144.5 mi · 2 hr 28 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
2456 ft · 38 sec · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lafayette Avenue
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto Macomb Street
1196 ft · 40 sec · Macomb Street
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Turn left onto Beaubien Street
636 ft · 23 sec · Beaubien Street
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Turn right onto East Lafayette Street
674 ft · 21 sec · East Lafayette Street
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Continue on Bates Street
909 ft · 26 sec · Bates Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Congress Street
99 m · 17 sec · 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 Sault Ste. Marie and Detroit.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Easterday Avenue
Merge slight left
144 mi · 02h 28m
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 Sault Ste. Marie and Partly Sunny near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Detroit?
The road trip is about 346.6 miles (557.8 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 172.9 miles from Sault Ste. Marie and 173.7 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.7 miles (474.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.12 one way or $92.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Sault Ste. Marie and Partly 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 Sault Ste. Marie and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 294.75 mi (474.35 km).
#1 Sault Ste. Marie
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 13,359 |
| Coordinates | 46.4953000, -84.3453200 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 558 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $46.12 | $92.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.01 | $104.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.92 | $113.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.87 | $129.74 |
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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