Origin
Detroit, MI
Evening in Detroit on Sunday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Detroit, MI to Lexington, MI
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
81.9 mi
132 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Detroit, MI to Lexington, MI covers 81.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m 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, Lakeshore Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on Ford Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.44 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
41 miles from Detroit, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 81.9 miles, with most of the trip on Ford Freeway and East Edsel Ford Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.3 miles on Ford Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 42.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ford Freeway and East Edsel Ford Freeway. 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 11 significant decision points across 81.9 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cadillac Square
Continue onto Cadillac Square toward M 3 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward M 3 North
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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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
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~2m in
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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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
2.6 mi into trip
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~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
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~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
Towns Along This Route
Between Detroit, MI and Lexington, MI, road signs point toward M 25: Usa and Port Huron.
M 25: Usa
60.7 mi in
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~1h 11m
Port Huron
60.7 mi in
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~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Freeway | 42.3 mi | 45m |
| East Edsel Ford Freeway | 15 mi | 19m |
| Lakeshore Road | 12 mi | 13m |
| Kimball Drive | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| 24th Avenue | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Pine Grove Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ford Freeway
— 42.3 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Lexington, MI.
1
Start on Cadillac Square
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Cadillac Square
2
Continue on Cadillac Square
97 ft
·
3 sec
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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
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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 none / 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 none lane.
11
Continue on I 94
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Ford Freeway
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 25: USA, Port Huron
13
Turn left onto I 69 BL; I 94 BL
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pine Grove Avenue
14
Continue on M 25
2.5 mi
·
2 min
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24th Avenue
15
Continue on M 25
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Lakeshore Road
16
Continue on M 25
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kimball Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on M 25
7.6 mi
·
8 min
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Lakeshore Road
18
Continue on M 25
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
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Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
M 25
Trip Plan
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 41 miles from Detroit, MI, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 50m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Detroit, MI
This is one driving day of about 81.9 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Detroit, 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 Ford Freeway for about 42.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41 mi from Detroit, MI · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 41 miles from Detroit, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lexington, MI
The final approach into Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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
$12.44 one way
$24.88 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.71 | $27.43 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.46 | $30.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.20 | $36.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.47 | $5.24 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Lexington, MI
Evening in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
71°F
Lakewood, OH
41 mi in
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
1 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 37m 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 Lexington, MI covers 81.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m 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, Lakeshore Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41 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 $12.44 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 81.9 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.
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.
Between Detroit, MI and Lexington, MI, road signs point toward M 25: Usa and Port Huron.
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