How far is Sherman, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Sherman, MI to Detroit, MI is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.11 mi
03h 35m
Flight
196.51 mi
316.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.51 mi
Kilometers
316.26 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.11 mi
Kilometers
365.5 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sun, Nov 8, 2:08 PM EST
Return by in Sherman
Sun, Nov 8, 5:44 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherman
2026-11-08T10:33
Arrive Detroit
Sun, Nov 8, 2:08 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherman
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Bay City
MI

City in Bay County, Michigan, USA

From Sherman
113.2 mi
01h 47m
To Detroit
114 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sherman Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Sherman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    126 m · 23 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North M-37 Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North M-37 Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West M-115 Highway

    64 m · 3 sec · West M-115 Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway

    108 m · 5 sec · West M-115 Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · West M-115 Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 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 Sherman 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
111 mi · 49%
US 10 East
57.3 mi · 25%
West M-115 Highway
55.6 mi · 24%
North M-37 Highway
1.37 mi · 1%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
0.74 mi
East Congress Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
196.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bay City
01h 47m from Sherman
Leave By
9:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sherman and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Bay City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.2 miles from Sherman and 114 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.23 one way or $68.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sherman and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Bay City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bay City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 4.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay City.

BUS

Bay City, MI

1 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

18 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

67 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

70 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherman and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 196.51 mi (316.26 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Sherman

Township in St.

Population66
Coordinates44.4238900, -85.6967300
Altitude279
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: Sherman Street (-85.697026, 44.423887)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.34 L · about $34.23
Round trip
$68.45
16.02 gal · 60.68 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $34.23 $68.45
Mid-grade $4.96 $39.76 $79.52
Premium $5.56 $44.52 $89.04
Diesel $6.58 $52.71 $105.41

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherman and Detroit. The current time is 10:33:14.

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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.