Origin
Detroit, MI
Afternoon in Detroit on Saturday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Detroit, MI to Orangeville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
148.6 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
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6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Detroit, MI
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Orangeville, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Detroit, MI to Orangeville, MI covers 148.6 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bates Street, East Congress Street, Griswold Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.23 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.3 miles from Detroit, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bates Street | — | — |
| East Congress Street | — | — |
| Griswold Street | — | — |
| West Jefferson Avenue | — | — |
| John C Lodge Freeway | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| I 96 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bates Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Orangeville, MI.
1
Start on Cadillac Square
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cadillac Square
2
Turn right onto Bates Street
246 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bates Street
3
Turn right onto East Congress Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Congress Street
4
Turn left onto Griswold Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Griswold Street
5
Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Jefferson Avenue
6
Continue on John C Lodge Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 75: Toledo, Flint
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 South: Toledo
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 96 West: Lansing
10
Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
12
Continue straight
17 mi
·
18 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14: Ann Arbor
14
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 94 West: Chicago
15
Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
16
Continue on Wheatfield Parkway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Wheatfield Parkway
17
Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
18
Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
19
Turn left onto Hamblin Street
351 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hamblin Street
20
Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hamblin Avenue
21
Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
22
Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
23
Turn slight right onto M-89
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
M-89
24
Continue on M 89
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
M 89
25
Continue on East D Avenue
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
East D Avenue
26
Turn right onto North 32nd Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North 32nd Street
27
Continue on North 32nd Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
North 32nd Street
28
Continue on Lockshore Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lockshore Road
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto Milo Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Milo Road
30
Continue on Norris Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Norris Road
31
Turn left onto 3 Mile Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3 Mile Road
32
Turn right onto South Enzian Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Enzian Road
33
Turn left onto West Pine Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pine Lake Road
34
Turn right onto Lindsey Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lindsey Road
35
Turn left onto Nine Mile Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Road
36
Turn right onto Damon Street
371 ft
·
24 sec
·
Damon Street
37
Turn sharp left onto Marsh Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Marsh Road
38
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.3 miles from Detroit, MI, or about 1h 27m 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 33 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.3 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orangeville, 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 148.6 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Detroit, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.3 miles from Detroit, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.23 one way
$46.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.60 | $57.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.60 | $7.13 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.00 | $5.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Orangeville, MI
Afternoon in Orangeville on Saturday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Jackson, MI
74 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
4 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
2h 54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
148.6 mi in 2h 54m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Bates Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Detroit, MI to Orangeville, MI is easy. At 2h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Detroit, MI to Orangeville, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 148.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Detroit, MI to Orangeville, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orangeville, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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