How far is Ypsilanti, MI from Romulus, MI?
The driving distance from Ypsilanti, MI to Romulus, MI is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ypsilanti and Romulus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ypsilanti and Romulus.
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Start on West Michigan Avenue
1222 ft · 46 sec · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto South Hamilton Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Hamilton Street
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Continue on South Huron Street
709 ft · 15 sec · South Huron Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
962 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wayne, Wayne Road
2644 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Wayne Road
1236 ft · 28 sec · Wayne Road
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Turn right onto Goddard Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Goddard Road
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Turn right
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ypsilanti and Romulus.
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.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Ypsilanti and Chance Light Rain near Romulus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ypsilanti to Romulus?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Belleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Ypsilanti and 7.3 miles from Romulus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Ypsilanti and Chance Light Rain near Romulus.
Stop Ideas Near Belleville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleville.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ypsilanti and Romulus. Straight-line distance: 11.15 mi (17.94 km).
#1 Ypsilanti
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 19,940 |
| Coordinates | 42.2411500, -83.6129900 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Romulus
City in Wayne County, Michigan
| Population | 23,528 |
| Coordinates | 42.2222600, -83.3966000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Romulus (-83.3966, 42.22226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.59 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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