Trip from Hillman, MI to Detroit, MI

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 22m

Distance

226.6 mi

365 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 9m ★

6 AM

4h 22m

8 AM

4h 49m

10 AM

4h 32m

12 PM

4h 29m

3 PM

4h 33m

5 PM

4h 48m

8 PM

4h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hillman, MI

Sam Crowson

Trip Overview

The drive from Hillman, MI to Detroit, MI covers 226.6 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, M 33, North M-33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 150.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.43 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

113.3 miles from Hillman, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 22m highway drive covering 226.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and M 33. The longest continuous stretch is about 150.3 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 150.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M 33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near M 33.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 226.6 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 9.6 miles (M 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 74.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 161.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | M 33

Turn left onto M 33

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

74.3 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 75 South

161.9 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

225 mi into trip | ~4h 18m 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.

225.7 mi into trip | ~4h 19m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	150.3 mi	2h 39m
M 33	19.4 mi	23m
North M-33	17.6 mi	24m
South Mount Tom Road	9.4 mi	12m
M 32	9.1 mi	10m
East Miller Road	8.2 mi	11m
Mio Road	5.7 mi	7m
Brock Road	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 150.3 mi, about 2h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillman, MI and Detroit, MI.

Start on this road

95 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn right onto F-21; 451

0.5 mi · 54 sec · State Street

At end of road, turn right onto M 32

9.1 mi · 10 min · M 32

Turn left onto M 33

19 mi · 23 min · M 33

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto M 33; M 72

8.2 mi · 11 min · East Miller Road

Continue on M 33; M 72

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Morenci Avenue

Continue on M 33

9.4 mi · 12 min · South Mount Tom Road

Continue on M 33

5.7 mi · 7 min · Mio Road

Continue on M 33

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Williams Street

Continue on M 33

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Bennett Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on M 33

18 mi · 24 min · North M-33

Use the straight lane.

Continue on M 33

1.4 mi · 1 min · Brock Road

Continue on M 33

0.9 mi · 1 min · Alger Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 75 South

Merge onto I 75

76 mi · 1 hr 19 min · I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

11 mi · 11 min · I 75; US 23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 375

0.7 mi · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward Jefferson Avenue East Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

133 ft · 8 sec · Chrysler Drive

Turn right onto East Congress Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Congress Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

449 ft · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

Turn right onto Cadillac Square

126 ft · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

Arrive at destination

Cadillac Square

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 113.3 miles from Hillman, MI, or about 2h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.3 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 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 113.3 miles or 2h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Detroit, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hillman, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Hillman, MI

This is one driving day of about 226.6 miles and 4h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hillman, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 150.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 113.3 mi from Hillman, MI · 2h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

113 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

Skidway Lake, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Skidway Lake, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.3 miles from Hillman, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 150.3 miles.

Arriving in Detroit, MI

The final approach into Detroit, 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 Detroit, MI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.43 one way

$70.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$38.90	$77.79
premium	$4.89	$43.61	$87.21
diesel	$5.61	$50.03	$100.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	68	0	$23.79	$10.88
Efficient EV	56.7	0	$19.83	$9.06
EV Truck/SUV	90.6	1	$31.72	$14.50

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Hillman, MI

Late night in Hillman on Wednesday

Local time

12:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Detroit, MI

Late night in Detroit on Wednesday

Local time

12:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

15 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

4h 22m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hillman, MI to Detroit, MI covers 226.6 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, M 33, North M-33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 113.3 miles from Hillman, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.