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33m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
fish socks
The drive from Detroit, MI to Bloomfield Hills, MI covers 24.9 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, West Big Beaver Road, Woodward Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
12.4 miles from Detroit, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
This is a 33m highway drive covering 24.9 miles, with most of the trip on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and West Big Beaver Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.9 miles on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and West Big Beaver Road. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 24.9 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 0.7 miles (Chrysler Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Continue onto Cadillac Square toward M 3 North
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway toward I 75 North: Flint
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Big Beaver Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Big Beaver Road West, Train Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Detroit, MI and Bloomfield Hills, MI, road signs point toward Big Beaver Road West and Train Station.
Big Beaver Road West
Train Station
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| West Big Beaver Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Woodward Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Randolph Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cadillac Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chrysler Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Start on Cadillac Square
Continue on Cadillac Square
Turn slight left onto M 3
Turn right onto Monroe Street
At end of road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 375
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto West Big Beaver Road
Turn right onto M 1
Continue on M 1
Arrive at destination
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.
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 24.9 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.4 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomfield Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Detroit, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Detroit, MI
This is one driving day of about 24.9 miles and 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.4 mi from Detroit, MI · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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.
A short stop after about 24.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 12.4 miles from Detroit, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bloomfield Hills, 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 Bloomfield Hills, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Detroit on Monday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Rain Showers Likely
Destination
Morning in Bloomfield Hills on Monday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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