How far is Worth, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Worth, MI to Detroit, MI is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
135.96 mi
02h 10m
Flight
119.49 mi
192.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.49 mi
Kilometers
192.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.96 mi
Kilometers
218.8 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Wed, Apr 15, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Worth
Wed, Apr 15, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worth
2026-04-15T19:30
Arrive Detroit
Wed, Apr 15, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worth
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
Flint
MI

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

From Worth
67.7 mi
01h 05m
To Detroit
68.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Worth Road

    76 m · 14 sec · Worth Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Huron Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Huron Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Mable Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mable Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Huron Road

    16.9 mi · 23 min · North Huron Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    37.8 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Huron Road
129 mi · 95%
South Huron Road
4.12 mi · 3%
North Mable Street
1.08 mi · 1%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
0.74 mi · 1%
East Congress Street
0.51 mi
Jefferson Avenue East
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

North Huron Road

Keep slight left

63 mi · 01h 08m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
119.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flint
01h 05m from Worth
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Worth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Flint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Worth and 68.2 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Worth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Flint

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

3 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

27 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

31 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

39 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worth and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 119.49 mi (192.3 km).

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#1 Worth

Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.

Population3,597
Coordinates43.9253000, -83.9655500
Altitude187
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: Worth Road (-83.965557, 43.925079)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.16 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.6 gal · 36.32 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.41 $40.83
Premium $4.65 $22.34 $44.68
Diesel $5.30 $25.46 $50.92

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 Worth and Detroit. The current time is 19:30:20.

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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.