How far is Webster, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Webster, MI to Detroit, MI is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
47.67 mi
00h 48m
Flight
39 mi
62.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39 mi
Kilometers
62.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.67 mi
Kilometers
76.72 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM EDT
Return by in Webster
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Detroit
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webster
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
Plymouth
MI

City in Wayne County, in the U.

From Webster
23.7 mi
00h 24m
To Detroit
24 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°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 Webster and Detroit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Valentine Road

    25 m · 5 sec · Valentine Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jennings Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Jennings Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Territorial Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Territorial Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  9. 9

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

    1932 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1846 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue

    987 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Fisher Drive West

    135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grand River Avenue

    2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Griswold Street

    834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    70 m · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Webster 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
24.3 mi · 51%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 22%
US 23 South
6.54 mi · 14%
North Territorial Road
2.34 mi · 5%
Jennings Road
1.02 mi · 2%
Fisher Freeway
0.8 mi · 2%
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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 24m from Webster
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Webster and Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Webster and 24 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

20 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

23 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

24 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

30 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 39 mi (62.76 km).

Webster

#1 Webster

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Population6,798
Coordinates42.3953100, -83.8046600
Altitude274
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: Valentine Road (-83.804632, 42.395459)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.34 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.15 $14.29
Premium $4.65 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $5.30 $8.91 $17.82

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 Webster and Detroit. The current time is 22:11:39.

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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.