How far is Springville, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Springville, MI to Detroit, MI is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.83 mi
01h 21m
Flight
61.19 mi
98.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.19 mi
Kilometers
98.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.83 mi
Kilometers
109.16 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM EDT
Return by in Springville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springville
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Detroit
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springville
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
Ypsilanti
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

From Springville
34.7 mi
00h 40m
To Detroit
33.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
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 Springville and Detroit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Springville Highway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Springville Highway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    27.9 mi · 41 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago

    926 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports

    2940 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    34.5 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 10 South: Downtown, Detroit

    1631 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Larned Street, Downtown

    1773 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West Larned Street

    1024 ft · 34 sec · West Larned Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    868 ft · 42 sec · Woodward Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springville 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 BL East
35.1 mi · 52%
Springville Highway
3.02 mi · 4%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.35 mi · 3%
Larned Street
0.34 mi
M 10 South
0.31 mi
West Larned Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 BL East

Merge slight left

34.5 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
61.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ypsilanti
00h 40m from Springville
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springville and Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Springville and 33.1 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

12 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

31 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

35 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

47 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springville and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 61.19 mi (98.47 km).

Springville

#1 Springville

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population1,815
Coordinates42.0333800, -84.1710600
Altitude285
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: Springville Highway (-84.170691, 42.033299)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

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 Springville and Detroit. The current time is 21:26:14.

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.