How far is Washington, MI from Fraser, MI?

The driving distance from Washington, MI to Fraser, MI is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.5 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.54 mi
21.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.54 mi
Kilometers
21.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.5 mi
Kilometers
26.55 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fraser
Sat, May 30, 2:12 PM EDT
Return by in Washington
Sat, May 30, 2:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-05-30T13:48
Arrive Fraser
Sat, May 30, 2:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Washington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Utica
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Washington
8.3 mi
00h 12m
To Fraser
8.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Fraser.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Fraser.

  1. 1

    Start on West Road

    11 m · 3 sec · West Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Van Dyke Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

    57 m · 3 sec · 26 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    107 m · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 26 Mile Road

    1928 ft · 35 sec · 26 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward M 53 South

    1927 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Van Dyke Avenue

    781 ft · 27 sec · Van Dyke Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 18 Mile Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · 18 Mile Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Utica Road

    1906 ft · 45 sec · Utica Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Utica Road

    44 m · 4 sec · Utica Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Utica Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Utica Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 14 Mile Road

    845 ft · 28 sec · East 14 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    49 m · 7 sec · Garfield Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington and Fraser.

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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Freeway
8.53 mi · 52%
Utica Road
5.32 mi · 32%
Van Dyke Road
0.74 mi · 4%
18 Mile Road
0.7 mi · 4%
26 Mile Road
0.4 mi · 2%
M 53 South
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Freeway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway

8.53 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
00h 12m from Washington
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Washington and Sunny near Fraser.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Washington to Fraser?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Washington and 8.3 miles from Fraser.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington and Sunny near Fraser.

Stop Ideas Near Utica

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 Utica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Utica.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

16 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

18 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

21 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Fraser. Straight-line distance: 13.54 mi (21.79 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Washington

Township in Macomb County, Michigan

Population28,846
Coordinates42.7244800, -83.0360400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Fraser

#2 Fraser

City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA

Population14,331
Coordinates42.5392000, -82.9493700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington (-83.03604, 42.72448)
End: Fraser (-82.94937, 42.5392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and Fraser. The current time is 13:48:00.

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.