How far is Vermontville, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Vermontville, MI to Detroit, MI is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.82 mi
01h 55m
Flight
102.89 mi
165.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.89 mi
Kilometers
165.58 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.82 mi
Kilometers
181.56 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Wed, Apr 15, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in Vermontville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vermontville
2026-04-15T08:06
Arrive Detroit
Wed, Apr 15, 10:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vermontville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Howell
MI

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

From Vermontville
56.7 mi
00h 57m
To Detroit
56.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eastside Drive

    30 m · 8 sec · Eastside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2763 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto West Vermontville Highway

    14.1 mi · 27 min · West Vermontville Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Potterville Street

    1294 ft · 30 sec · Potterville Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hartel Road

    1127 ft · 31 sec · Hartel Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road

    1658 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Lansing Road

    158 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lansing Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lansing Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-96 EAST: Detroit

    2433 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Larned Street, Downtown

    1773 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West Larned Street

    1024 ft · 34 sec · West Larned Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    868 ft · 42 sec · Woodward Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vermontville 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-96 EAST
65.5 mi · 58%
John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 16%
West Vermontville Highway
14.1 mi · 12%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 8%
Hartel Road
3.85 mi · 3%
Lansing Road
2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-96 EAST

Merge slight left

65 mi · 01h 10m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
102.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howell
00h 57m from Vermontville
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Vermontville and Light Rain Likely near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Vermontville and 56.1 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Vermontville and Light Rain Likely near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Howell

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

48 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vermontville and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 102.89 mi (165.58 km).

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#1 Vermontville

Township in Eaton County, Michigan

Population770
Coordinates42.6289200, -85.0241600
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: Eastside Drive (-85.023986, 42.628908)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.07 L · about $15.01
Round trip
$30.02
7.96 gal · 30.14 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.01 $30.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.93 $33.85
Premium $4.65 $18.52 $37.05
Diesel $5.30 $21.11 $42.22

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vermontville and Detroit. The current time is 08:06:39.

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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.