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Trip from Detroit, MI to Au Train, MI

Drive Time

7h 44m

Distance

423.7 mi

682 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
7h 35m ★
6 AM
7h 45m
8 AM
8h 4m
10 AM
7h 51m
12 PM
7h 50m
3 PM
7h 52m
5 PM
8h 3m
8 PM
7h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Detroit, MI to Au Train, MI covers 423.7 miles and takes about 7h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, US-2 West, Walter P. Chrysler Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 232.9 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

211.8 miles from Detroit, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 44m highway drive covering 423.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US-2 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 232.9 miles on I 75.

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 232.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US-2 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cadillac Square.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 423.7 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 0.1 miles (Cadillac Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Chrysler Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cadillac Square

Continue onto Cadillac Square toward M 3 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward M 3 North
5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Monroe Street

Turn right onto Monroe Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | Chrysler Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge onto I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway toward I 75 North: Flint

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Flint
6
293.8 mi into trip | ~5h 8m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 344B Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Detroit, MI to Au Train, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.

Escanaba

293.8 mi in | ~5h 8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 232.9 mi 4h
US-2 West 62.1 mi 1h 12m
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway 60 mi 1h 5m
M-28 44.3 mi 53m
M 77 17.3 mi 20m
US 2 3.2 mi 3m
East Munising 2.2 mi 4m
Monroe Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 232.9 mi, about 4h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Au Train, MI.

1

Start on Cadillac Square

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cadillac Square
2

Continue on Cadillac Square

97 ft · 3 sec · Cadillac Square
Toward M 3 North Use the left lane.
3

Turn slight left onto M 3

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Randolph Street
4

Turn right onto Monroe Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Monroe Street
Use the right lane.
5

At end of road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive

34 ft · 1 sec · Chrysler Drive
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
7

Merge onto I 375

60 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

52 mi · 56 min · I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

63 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 75; US 23
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

118 mi · 2 hr 1 min · I 75
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 344B Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
12

Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL

0.7 mi · 1 min · US-2 West
13

Continue on US 2

3.2 mi · 3 min · US 2
14

Continue on US 2

61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
15

Turn right onto M 77

17 mi · 20 min · M 77
16

Turn sharp left onto M 28

35 mi · 41 min · M-28
17

Continue on M 28

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Cedar Street
18

Enter roundabout onto M 28

194 ft · 11 sec · East Munising
19

Continue on M 28

2.2 mi · 4 min · East Munising
20

Continue on M 28

9.2 mi · 11 min · M-28
21

Turn left onto H-03

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Arbutus Street
22

Turn left onto Woodland Avenue

213 ft · 9 sec · Woodland Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

Woodland Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 211.8 miles from Detroit, MI, or about 3h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.9 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 93 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 211.8 miles or 3h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Au Train, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Detroit, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Detroit, MI

This is one driving day of about 423.7 miles and 7h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Detroit, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 232.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 211.8 mi from Detroit, MI · 3h 43m into the drive

Downtown Evanston, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Evanston, IL

212 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

Ann Arbor, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Evanston, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 211.8 miles from Detroit, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 232.9 miles.

Arriving in Au Train, MI

The final approach into Au Train, 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 Au Train, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

National Lakeshore

Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour $25 near mile 394.5
Park Closure: Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.36 one way

$128.71 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 148 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $70.94 $141.89
premium $4.80 $79.99 $159.97
diesel $5.64 $94.13 $188.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$64

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 148.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Bagley Mobility Hub

Detroit, MI

RED_E

8 DCFC

Downtown Auto Wash

Detroit, MI

POWERPUMP

4 DCFC

Renaissance Center

Detroit, MI

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

IBEW Local 58 EV Lot

Detroit, MI

RED_E

2 DCFC

BLUE ENERGY 1 BEACON PARK DC1

Detroit, MI

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

BLUE ENERGY 1 BEACON PARK DC2

Detroit, MI

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

BLUE ENERGY 1 BEACON PARK DC4

Detroit, MI

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 3 RED_E: 2 POWERPUMP: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 127.1 1 $44.49 $20.34
Efficient EV 105.9 1 $37.07 $16.95
EV Truck/SUV 169.5 2 $59.32 $27.12

Gas CO2

148 kg

EV CO2

50 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Detroit, MI

Morning in Detroit on Monday

Local time

8:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Au Train, MI

Morning in Au Train on Monday

Local time

8:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°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

14 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

7h 44m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Detroit, MI to Au Train, MI covers 423.7 miles and takes about 7h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US-2 West, Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 211.8 miles from Detroit, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 423.7 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 0.1 miles (Cadillac Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Chrysler Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Detroit, MI to Au Train, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.

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