How far is Washington, MI from Utica, MI?

The driving distance from Washington, MI to Utica, MI is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.44 mi
00h 11m
Flight
6.8 mi
10.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.8 mi
Kilometers
10.94 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.44 mi
Kilometers
13.58 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utica
Fri, Nov 6, 7:06 PM EST
Return by in Washington
Fri, Nov 6, 7:18 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-11-06T18:54
Arrive Utica
Fri, Nov 6, 7:06 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Washington
10:00 PM EST
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
Shelby
MI

City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States

From Washington
4.2 mi
00h 05m
To Utica
4.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac

    1778 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hall Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hall Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cass Avenue

    68 m · 14 sec · Cass Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Auburn Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Auburn Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Freeway
5.56 mi · 66%
Hall Road
0.91 mi · 11%
Van Dyke Road
0.74 mi · 9%
26 Mile Road
0.4 mi · 5%
M 53 South
0.36 mi · 4%
M 59
0.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Freeway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway

5.56 mi · 00h 06m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelby
00h 05m from Washington
Leave By
8:06 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Washington and Chance Light Rain near Utica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Washington and 4.2 miles from Utica.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.30 one way or $2.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Washington and Chance Light Rain near Utica.

Stop Ideas Near Shelby

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 Shelby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.2 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.5 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 Shelby.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

19 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

19 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

22 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Royal Oak station

22 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Utica. Straight-line distance: 6.8 mi (10.94 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Washington

Township in Macomb County, Michigan

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

#2 Utica

City in Michigan, United States

Population5,062
Coordinates42.6261400, -83.0335400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington (-83.03604, 42.72448)
End: Utica (-83.03354, 42.62614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.13 L · about $1.30
Round trip
$2.60
0.6 gal · 2.26 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $1.30 $2.60
Mid-grade $5.02 $1.51 $3.01
Premium $5.62 $1.69 $3.37
Diesel $6.61 $1.98 $3.96

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and Utica. The current time is 18:54:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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