Origin
Bertrand, MI
Night in Bertrand on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bertrand, MI to Detroit, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
199.6 mi
321 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
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6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bertrand, MI
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Trip Overview
This 199.6-mile drive from Bertrand, MI to Detroit, MI takes about 3 hours and 51 minutes, making it a straightforward one-day trip. You'll be spending most of your time on major highways, including I-94 and M-14, with a segment on the Jeffries Freeway (Express). The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $31. Given its focus on highway travel and manageable distance, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region for the entire trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.8 miles from Bertrand, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this journey, with 68% of the route utilizing major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 114.4 miles on I-94, offering a consistent pace. While primarily on high-speed roadways, the inclusion of M-14 and the Jeffries Freeway suggests a transition into more urban highway environments as you approach Detroit. The overall feel is one of efficient travel on well-maintained, high-capacity roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 114.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and M 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 162.1 miles in near M 14.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 199.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 162.1 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.3 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
162.1 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
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M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
186.3 mi into trip
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~3h 33m in
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I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
7
197.3 mi into trip
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~3h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
7
198.4 mi into trip
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~3h 48m in
Take the exit toward Grand River Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward Grand River Avenue
7
199.5 mi into trip
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~3h 51m in
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Woodward Avenue
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bertrand, MI and Detroit, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth and Livonia.
M 14: Plymouth
155 mi in
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~3h
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via M 14
M 14 East
159.7 mi in
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~3h 5m
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via M 14
M 14 East: Plymouth
162.1 mi in
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~3h 7m
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via M 14
Livonia
162.1 mi in
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~3h 7m
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via M 14
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 114.4 mi | 2h 2m |
| M 14 | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| I 96 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| Detroit Road | 9 mi | 12m |
| M-51 | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Dailey Road | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Glenwood Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 114.4 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bertrand, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on Bond Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Bond Street
2
Turn right onto US 12
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Pulaski Highway
3
Continue on M 60
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Detroit Road
4
Turn left onto Dailey Road
7.2 mi
·
9 min
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Dailey Road
5
Turn straight onto M 62
329 ft
·
8 sec
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M 62
6
Turn right onto Dutch Settlement Street
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Dutch Settlement Street
7
Turn left onto Twin Lakes Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Twin Lakes Road
8
Turn right onto Hatch Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hatch Street
9
Turn left onto Glenwood Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Glenwood Road
10
Continue on 96th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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96th Avenue
11
Continue on 215
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 215
12
At end of road, turn right onto M 51
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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M-51
13
Continue on M 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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State Highway 51
14
Continue on M 51
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Delaware Street
15
Continue on M 51
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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State Highway 51
16
Continue on M 51
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
M-51
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 94 East
18
Merge onto I 94
114 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
I 94
19
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14
Exit 171
Toward M 14: Plymouth
20
Keep right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
21
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 96
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
26
Merge onto I 75
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fisher Freeway
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 50
Toward Grand River Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
28
Continue on Fisher Drive West
442 ft
·
16 sec
·
Fisher Drive West
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn right onto M 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand River Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Griswold Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Griswold Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
341 ft
·
15 sec
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Michigan Avenue
32
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
179 ft
·
6 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the right lane.
33
Continue on Woodward Avenue
124 ft
·
8 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
34
Continue on Woodward Avenue
231 ft
·
14 sec
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Woodward Avenue
35
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft
·
4 sec
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Cadillac Square
36
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under four hours, this trip offers flexibility in departure times. Leaving Bertrand, MI in the morning should allow you to reach Detroit with ample daylight. Given the longest stretch is over 100 miles, plan for a fuel stop before or during this segment to ensure comfort. While there's only one designated stop in the data, you'll find numerous service areas along I-94 and M-14 for rest breaks. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you enter the Detroit metropolitan area, especially if you're traveling during peak commute hours.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.8 miles from Bertrand, MI, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.8 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Detroit, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bertrand, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bertrand, MI
This is one driving day of about 199.6 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bertrand, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 114.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.8 mi from Bertrand, MI · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.8 miles from Bertrand, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.4 miles.
Arriving in Detroit, MI
The final approach into Detroit, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Detroit, MI.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.21 one way
$62.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.26 | $68.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.41 | $76.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.07 | $88.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.96 | $9.58 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.47 | $7.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.94 | $12.77 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Detroit, MI
Night in Detroit on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bertrand, MI to Detroit, MI covers 199.6 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, M 14, Jeffries Freeway (Express). Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.8 miles from Bertrand, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 199.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 162.1 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.3 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bertrand, MI and Detroit, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth and Livonia.
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