Origin
Blissfield, MI
Evening in Blissfield on Sunday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blissfield, MI to Detroit, MI
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
67.7 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blissfield, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Blissfield to Detroit, expect a straightforward journey covering 67.7 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 1 hour and 27 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an economical route that keeps you within the Midwest region. You will primarily rely on I-75 and the Fisher Freeway to navigate the distance efficiently. Because the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to plan your arrival in Detroit without needing to worry about long-distance fatigue or multiple rest stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.9 miles from Blissfield, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is a highway-focused experience, with 65% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will transition from local thoroughfares like East Adrian Street onto the interstate, where you will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.9 miles on I-75. The journey offers a consistent pace as you move from the quieter outskirts of Blissfield toward the dense urban network of Detroit. Expect a functional, direct drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads. Once you reach the Fisher Freeway, the nature of the road shifts to handle the heavier traffic flow characteristic of the metropolitan approach.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Fisher Freeway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near Saint Anthony Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (Saint Anthony Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.7 miles (Secor Road): Navigation decision point; at 62.8 miles (I 75 / Fisher Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9.7 mi into trip
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~13m in
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Saint Anthony Road
Enter roundabout onto Saint Anthony Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.7 mi into trip
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~18m in
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Secor Road
At end of road, turn left onto Secor Road
Navigation decision point
6
62.8 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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I 75 / Fisher Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Fisher Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
66.6 mi into trip
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~1h 23m 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
67.6 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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Woodward Avenue
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 28.9 mi | 30m |
| Fisher Freeway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| East Adrian Street | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Samaria Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Saint Anthony Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Luna Pier Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lakeside Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Grand River Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 28.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blissfield, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on US 223
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
East Adrian Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 223
257 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 223
3
Continue on US 223
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 223
4
Enter roundabout onto Saint Anthony Road
244 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saint Anthony Road
5
Continue on Saint Anthony Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint Anthony Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Secor Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Secor Road
7
Turn right onto Samaria Road
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Samaria Road
8
Continue on Lakeside Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeside Road
9
Continue on Luna Pier Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Luna Pier Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 75 North: Detroit
11
Merge onto I 75
29 mi
·
30 min
·
I 75
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on I 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Fisher Freeway
Toward I 75
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Fisher Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 50
Toward Grand River Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Fisher Drive West
442 ft
·
16 sec
·
Fisher Drive West
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto M 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand River Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Griswold Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Griswold Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
341 ft
·
15 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
19
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
179 ft
·
6 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on Woodward Avenue
124 ft
·
8 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
21
Continue on Woodward Avenue
231 ft
·
14 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
22
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
23
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 27-minute trip, you have the advantage of scheduling your departure to avoid peak congestion times in the Detroit area. You won't need to plan for formal rest breaks, as the distance is short enough to drive through in one go. Keep your $10 fuel budget in mind when filling up before you leave, as local prices may fluctuate. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor traffic reports for I-75 before you head out, as the highway-heavy nature of the drive makes it sensitive to sudden slowdowns. Enjoy the simplicity of this direct transit across the Michigan landscape.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.9 miles from Blissfield, MI, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.9 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 67.7 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.9 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
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 Blissfield, 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 Blissfield, MI
This is one driving day of about 67.7 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blissfield, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 28.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Blissfield, MI · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Blissfield, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.28 one way
$20.57 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.34 | $22.67 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.04 | $30.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Evening in Detroit on Sunday
Local time
6:49 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
4 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
1h 27m 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 Blissfield, MI to Detroit, MI covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Fisher Freeway, East Adrian Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 miles from Blissfield, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (Saint Anthony Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.7 miles (Secor Road): Navigation decision point; at 62.8 miles (I 75 / Fisher Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Blissfield, MI to Detroit, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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