Origin
Homer, MI
Evening in Homer on Wednesday
Local time
8:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homer, MI to Detroit, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
100.9 mi
162 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homer, MI
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
Trip Overview
Traveling from Homer to Detroit covers 100.9 miles through the heart of the Midwest, typically taking about 1 hour and 59 minutes behind the wheel. Because this trip is a manageable distance, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion rather than an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Michigan locales. Navigating the route involves a combination of I-94, M-14, and the Jeffries Freeway to reach your destination. It is a straightforward, practical commute that connects rural Homer to the metropolitan landscape of Detroit.
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
50.4 miles from Homer, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from quieter stretches into more dense urban traffic as you approach the city. With roughly 55% of the trip spent on highways, you will experience a balance of high-speed cruising and local road navigation. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on I-94, spanning 34.8 miles of the drive. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move off the interstate and onto the Jeffries Freeway, requiring you to adjust to changing traffic patterns. Staying alert is key, as the character of the road evolves significantly from the start to the finish.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 63.4 miles in near M 14.
Route Complexity
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.9 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 63.4 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.6 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
63.4 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
87.6 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
|
I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
7
98.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
7
99.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward Grand River Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward Grand River Avenue
7
100.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
Woodward Avenue
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Homer, MI and Detroit, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth and Livonia.
M 14: Plymouth
56.3 mi in
|
~1h 7m
|
via M 14
M 14 East
61 mi in
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~1h 12m
|
via M 14
M 14 East: Plymouth
63.4 mi in
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~1h 15m
|
via M 14
Livonia
63.4 mi in
|
~1h 15m
|
via M 14
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 34.8 mi | 37m |
| M 14 | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| Spring Arbor Road | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| I 96 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| Homer-Concord Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| M-60 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Homer Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 34.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on M 99
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hillsdale Street
2
Continue on M 99
302 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Hillsdale Street
3
Turn right onto M 60; M 99
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Leigh Street
4
Continue on M 60; M 99
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer-Concord Road
5
Turn slight right onto M 60; M 99
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
L Drive South
6
Merge onto M 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer-Concord Road
7
Continue on M 60
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer Road
8
Continue on M 60
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Spring Arbor Road
9
Continue on M 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on M 60
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Spring Arbor Road
11
Turn straight onto M 60
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
M-60
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
13
Merge onto I 94
35 mi
·
37 min
·
I 94
14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14
Exit 171
Toward M 14: Plymouth
15
Keep right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
16
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 96
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 75
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fisher Freeway
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 50
Toward Grand River Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on Fisher Drive West
442 ft
·
16 sec
·
Fisher Drive West
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto M 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand River Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Griswold Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Griswold Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
341 ft
·
15 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
27
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
179 ft
·
6 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on Woodward Avenue
124 ft
·
8 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
29
Continue on Woodward Avenue
231 ft
·
14 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
30
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
31
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to avoid peak congestion. Aim to depart outside of typical rush hours to ensure your travel time stays close to the two-hour mark. You will not need to plan for any major stops along the way, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Homer will help you stick to your $15 budget. Pay close attention to signage when transitioning onto the Jeffries Freeway to ensure you remain on the correct path. Ultimately, the simplicity of this 100.9-mile route allows you to focus on the road ahead without the stress of managing a complex itinerary.
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 50.4 miles from Homer, MI, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 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 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 1m 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 35m
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 Homer, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Homer, MI
This is one driving day of about 100.9 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Homer, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 34.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.4 mi from Homer, MI · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from Homer, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.77 one way
$31.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.32 | $34.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.42 | $38.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.28 | $44.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.59 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Detroit, MI
Evening in Detroit on Wednesday
Local time
8:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m 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 Homer, MI to Detroit, MI covers 100.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, M 14, Jeffries Freeway (Express). Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.4 miles from Homer, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.77 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.9 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 63.4 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.6 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Homer, MI and Detroit, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth and Livonia.
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