Origin
Detroit, MI
Late night in Detroit on Friday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Detroit, MI to Emmett, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
56.2 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emmett, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Detroit, MI to Emmett, MI covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ford Freeway, East Edsel Ford Freeway, Memphis Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on Ford Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 56.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Detroit, MI to Emmett, MI covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ford Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Chrysler Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 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; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 94: Ford Freeway, Chicago, Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53B
Toward I 94: Ford Freeway, Chicago, Port Huron
7
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East: Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 248
Toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Detroit, MI to Emmett, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Marine City along the way.
Marine City
35.1 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Freeway | 16.8 mi | 17m |
| East Edsel Ford Freeway | 15 mi | 19m |
| Memphis Ridge Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| County Line Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Kinney Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 26 Mile Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ford Freeway
— 16.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Emmett, 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
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 53B
Toward I 94: Ford Freeway, Chicago, Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 94
15 mi
·
19 min
·
East Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 94
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Ford Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 248
Toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
26 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto County Line Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
County Line Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Muttonville Lane
159 ft
·
8 sec
·
Muttonville Lane
16
Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
429 ft
·
12 sec
·
Gratiot Avenue
17
Turn right onto M 19
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
18
Continue on M 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
19
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on M 19
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
21
Continue on M 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnell Road
22
Continue on M 19
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Kinney Road
23
Continue on M 19
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Turn right onto Mary Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mary Street
25
Arrive at destination
Mary Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.1 mi from Detroit, MI · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Detroit, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Emmett, MI
The final approach into Emmett, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.79 one way
$17.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.65 | $19.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.82 | $21.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Emmett, MI
Late night in Emmett on Friday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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 16m 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 Detroit, MI to Emmett, MI covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ford Freeway, East Edsel Ford Freeway, Memphis Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.1 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 $8.79 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 56.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 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; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Detroit, MI to Emmett, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Marine City along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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