How far is Wyandotte, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Wyandotte, MI to Detroit, MI is about 567.9 miles (914 km), with a travel time of about 08h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 425.7 miles (685.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
567.91 mi
08h 54m
Flight
425.7 mi
685.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
425.7 mi
Kilometers
685.09 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
567.91 mi
Kilometers
913.97 km
Drive Time
08h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 PM EDT
Return by in Wyandotte
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wyandotte
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:55 PM to 4:25 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wyandotte
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Carp Lake
MI

Township in Emmet County, Michigan

From Wyandotte
283.5 mi
04h 27m
To Detroit
284.4 mi
04h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poyhonen Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Poyhonen Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    27.8 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    57 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28

    35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28

    31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28

  13. 13

    Continue on Marquette Bypass

    1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    125 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Front Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28

  21. 21

    Turn left onto M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  22. 22

    Continue on West Munising Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street

    838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  24. 24

    Continue on M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
2 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
198 mi · 35%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 17%
M-28
70.9 mi · 12%
Palms Avenue
10.2 mi · 2%
US-41/M-28
3.79 mi · 1%
South Front Street
2.63 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+142.2 mi
425.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carp Lake
04h 27m from Wyandotte
Leave By
6:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wyandotte and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 567.9 miles (914 km) and usually takes 08h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carp Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 283.5 miles from Wyandotte and 284.4 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 425.7 miles (685.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 142.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.57 one way or $151.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wyandotte and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Carp Lake

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

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

BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

10 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

17 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

19 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

23 mi away
309 East State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wyandotte and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 425.7 mi (685.09 km).

Wyandotte

#1 Wyandotte

Town in Michigan, USA

Population24,707
Coordinates46.8899300, -88.8754100
Altitude367
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: Poyhonen Road (-88.875572, 46.889757)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 914 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.04 gal
75.86 L · about $75.57
Round trip
$151.14
40.08 gal · 151.72 L
Estimated CO2
178.1 kg one way
Round trip: 356.2 kg / 785 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $75.57 $151.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $85.23 $170.46
Premium $4.65 $93.27 $186.53
Diesel $5.30 $106.29 $212.58

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 Wyandotte and Detroit. The current time is 04:05:54.

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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.