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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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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.
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Start on South Lake Huron Shore Road
605 ft · 31 sec · South Lake Huron Shore Road
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Turn left onto Springport Road
137 m · 26 sec · Springport Road
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Turn left
29.1 mi · 40 min
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Continue on West Bay Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Continue on East Lake Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Lake Street
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Continue on North Huron Road
26.2 mi · 37 min · North Huron Road
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Continue on Center Road
1 km · 1 min · Center Road
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Continue on West Huron Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Cedar Street
3191 ft · 54 sec · West Cedar Street
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Continue on West M-61
2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saginaw
64.5 mi · 1 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
1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive
41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive
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Turn right onto East Congress Street
2674 ft · 2 min · 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 Springport and Detroit.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kochville.
Saginaw, MI
Bay City, MI
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springport and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 159.71 mi (257.03 km).
#1 Springport
Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 783 |
| Coordinates | 44.6352900, -83.3055200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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