How far is Stockbridge, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Stockbridge, MI to Detroit, MI is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.25 mi
01h 15m
Flight
58.5 mi
94.14 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Stockbridge.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.5 mi
Kilometers
94.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.25 mi
Kilometers
111.45 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sat, May 2, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Stockbridge
Sat, May 2, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockbridge
2026-05-02T01:40
Arrive Detroit
Sat, May 2, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockbridge
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
Northfield
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Stockbridge
35 mi
00h 37m
To Detroit
34.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    26 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Clinton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Green Road

    1582 ft · 27 sec · Green Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hinkley Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hinkley Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Grosshans Road

    1104 ft · 19 sec · Grosshans Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Territorial Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Territorial Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Stockbridge Chelsea Road

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Stockbridge Chelsea Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockbridge Chelsea Road

    26 m · 5 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Stockbridge Chelsea Road

    2727 ft · 42 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Old US Highway 12

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Old US Highway 12

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 East: Ann Arbor

    655 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown

    1932 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1846 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue

    987 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Fisher Drive West

    135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Grand River Avenue

    2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Griswold Street

    834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    70 m · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockbridge and Detroit.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 38%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 15%
I 94 East
8.65 mi · 12%
Stockbridge Chelsea Road
7.99 mi · 12%
M 14
4.69 mi · 7%
East Old US Highway 12
2.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

M 14 East

Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 37m from Stockbridge
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge to Detroit?

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Stockbridge and 34.2 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

6 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

40 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

43 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

48 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockbridge and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 58.5 mi (94.14 km).

Stockbridge

#1 Stockbridge

Township in Ingham County, Michigan

Population1,240
Coordinates42.4511500, -84.1805100
Altitude287
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: West Main Street (-84.180418, 42.451324)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.65 $11.36 $22.71
Diesel $5.30 $12.94 $25.88

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockbridge and Detroit. The current time is 01:40:45.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.