Origin
Detroit, MI
Morning in Detroit on Monday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
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.
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 Cadillac Square, Randolph Street, Monroe Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 44m drive with frequent turns across 423.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cadillac Square is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Detroit, MI to Au Train, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Randolph Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monroe Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chrysler Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Walter P | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-2 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cadillac Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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
·
29 sec
·
Cadillac Square
2
Continue on Cadillac Square
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
3
Turn slight left onto Randolph Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Randolph Street
4
Turn right onto Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Monroe Street
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chrysler Drive
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
60 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52 mi
·
56 min
·
I 75: Saginaw
9
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
10
Keep slight left
118 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
12
Merge slight left onto US-2 West
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 West
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US-2 West
15
Turn right
17 mi
·
20 min
16
Turn sharp left onto M-28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
17
Continue on Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cedar Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Munising
19
Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Munising
20
Continue on M-28
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
M-28
21
Turn left onto Arbutus Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Arbutus Street
22
Turn left onto Woodland Avenue
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Woodland Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
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 52m into the drive.
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 52m 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 39m
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.
+
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 211.8 mi from Detroit, MI · 3h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 211.8 miles from Detroit, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
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.
Destination
Au Train, MI
Morning in Au Train on Monday
Local time
7:42 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 Cadillac Square, Randolph Street, Monroe Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Detroit, MI to Au Train, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Detroit, MI to Au Train, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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