Origin
Hazel Park, MI
Afternoon in Hazel Park on Friday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazel Park, MI to Detroit, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazel Park, MI
Muhammad Rasyad
Trip Overview
This quick 10.6-mile drive from Hazel Park, MI to Detroit, MI is easily manageable in just 14 minutes, making it an ideal short trip. You'll primarily be on the South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, with a brief stint on East Congress Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is very budget-friendly. Since it's a short distance, it's perfect for a single-day excursion and doesn't require an overnight stay. The route is focused on highway travel, offering a straightforward commute between two points within the Midwest region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 10.6-mile journey, with 86% of the route utilizing freeways. The main roads you'll encounter include the South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, and East Congress Street. You'll experience a longest stretch of 8.3 miles on the South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, meaning most of your travel will be on uninterrupted highway. This profile suggests a driving experience characterized by consistent speed and minimal local road navigation, making for a direct trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Chrysler Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South Chrysler Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Chrysler Drive
Turn left onto South Chrysler Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 South
6
9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Jefferson Avenue East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Jefferson Avenue East
6
10 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
East Congress Street
Turn right onto East Congress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Hazel Park, MI to Detroit, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Jefferson Avenue East along the way.
Jefferson Avenue East
9.7 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Congress Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| John R Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Chrysler Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Woodward Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chrysler Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cadillac Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 8.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Park, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on John R Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
John R Road
2
Turn left onto South Chrysler Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Chrysler Drive
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 75 South
Use the slight left lane.
4
Merge onto I 75
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 375
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Jefferson Avenue East
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive
133 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chrysler Drive
8
Turn right onto East Congress Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Congress Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
449 ft
·
19 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
10
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
11
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Detroit, MI
Afternoon in Detroit on Friday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
19 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
14m 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 Hazel Park, MI to Detroit, MI covers 10.6 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, East Congress Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Hazel Park, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.66 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South Chrysler Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hazel Park, MI to Detroit, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Jefferson Avenue East along the way.
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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