How far is Sebewaing, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Sebewaing, MI to Detroit, MI is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
112.21 mi
02h 13m
Flight
98.93 mi
159.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.93 mi
Kilometers
159.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.21 mi
Kilometers
180.58 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in Sebewaing
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sebewaing
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sebewaing
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
Lapeer
MI

City in Lapeer County, Michigan

From Sebewaing
55.7 mi
01h 06m
To Detroit
56.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1431 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Beck Street

    1736 ft · 23 sec · South Beck Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Unionville Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Unionville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Unionville Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North Unionville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Biebel Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Biebel Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleaver Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cleaver Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Ellington Street

    2434 ft · 41 sec · Ellington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mertz Road

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Mertz Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Ohmer Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Ohmer Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    775 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mayville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mayville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Ohmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ohmer Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lapeer Road

    18 mi · 27 min · Lapeer Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Lapeer Road

    14.9 mi · 21 min · South Lapeer Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Lapeer Road

    9.7 mi · 16 min · South Lapeer Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto North Opdyke Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Opdyke Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto University Drive

    889 ft · 23 sec · University Drive

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1443 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sebewaing and Detroit.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
27.9 mi · 25%
South Lapeer Road
24.6 mi · 22%
Lapeer Road
18 mi · 16%
Mertz Road
9.74 mi · 9%
North Unionville Road
8.84 mi · 8%
Unionville Road
4.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

27.6 mi · 00h 30m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lapeer
01h 06m from Sebewaing
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sebewaing and Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sebewaing to Detroit?

The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Lapeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Sebewaing and 56.5 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sebewaing and Sunny near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Lapeer

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

1 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

28 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

46 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

56 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sebewaing and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 98.93 mi (159.21 km).

Sebewaing

#1 Sebewaing

Village in Huron County in the U.

Population1,611
Coordinates43.7322400, -83.4510700
Altitude179
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 Main Street (-83.451075, 43.732232)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
14.99 L · about $14.93
Round trip
$29.87
7.92 gal · 29.98 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.93 $29.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.84 $33.68
Premium $4.65 $18.43 $36.86
Diesel $5.30 $21.00 $42.01

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sebewaing and Detroit. The current time is 23:00:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.