How far is Springfield, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Springfield, MI to Detroit, MI is about 124.9 miles (201 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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 Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Detroit.
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Start on Avenue A
3 m · 8 sec · Avenue A
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Turn left onto North Helmer Road
2793 ft · 1 min · North Helmer Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Dickman Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dickman Road
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
1485 ft · 29 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto West Hamblin Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue
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Continue on Hamblin Street
107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Continue on East Columbia Avenue
601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road
107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road
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Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown
1932 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
1846 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue
987 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Fisher Drive West
135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West
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Turn right onto Grand River Avenue
2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Griswold Street
834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street
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Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
70 m · 14 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 Springfield 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 94 East
Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Detroit?
The road trip is about 124.9 miles (201 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Springfield and 64.6 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.27 one way or $36.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
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 Waterloo.
Jackson station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 112.04 mi (180.31 km).
#1 Springfield
Springfield is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3264300, -85.2391600 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $4.14 | $18.27 | $36.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $21.21 | $42.42 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $23.85 | $47.70 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $28.67 | $57.33 |
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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