How far is Springport, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Springport, MI to Detroit, MI is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.7 miles (257 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.25 mi
03h 35m
Flight
159.71 mi
257.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.71 mi
Kilometers
257.03 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.25 mi
Kilometers
338.36 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
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Springport
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springport
2026-04-18T06:40
Arrive Detroit
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kochville
MI

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

From Springport
105.3 mi
01h 47m
To Detroit
105 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Huron Shore Road

    605 ft · 31 sec · South Lake Huron Shore Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Springport Road

    137 m · 26 sec · Springport Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    29.1 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

    Continue on West Bay Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Lake Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Huron Road

    26.2 mi · 37 min · North Huron Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Road

    1 km · 1 min · Center Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Huron Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Cedar Street

    3191 ft · 54 sec · West Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West M-61

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Saginaw

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springport 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw
139 mi · 66%
North Huron Road
26.2 mi · 12%
West Huron Road
6.29 mi · 3%
East Lake Street
2.68 mi · 1%
West M-61
2.37 mi · 1%
West Bay Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saginaw

Merge slight left onto Saginaw

64.5 mi · 01h 07m

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 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
159.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kochville
01h 47m from Springport
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Springport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.3 miles (338.4 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?

Kochville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Springport and 105 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 159.7 miles (257 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Springport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Kochville

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 Kochville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 7.3 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 7 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 Kochville.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

7 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

12 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

59 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

59 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springport and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 159.71 mi (257.03 km).

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#1 Springport

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

Population783
Coordinates44.6352900, -83.3055200
Altitude186
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: South Lake Huron Shore Road (-83.306118, 44.635407)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.08 L · about $27.98
Round trip
$55.96
14.84 gal · 56.16 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.98 $55.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.56 $63.11
Premium $4.65 $34.53 $69.07
Diesel $5.30 $39.36 $78.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Springport and Detroit. The current time is 06:40:20.

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.