Origin
Keego Harbor, MI
Late night in Keego Harbor on Saturday
Local time
2:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keego Harbor, MI to Detroit, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keego Harbor, MI
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Detroit, MI
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Trip Overview
This short, 28.7-mile drive from Keego Harbor, MI to Detroit, MI will take you about 38 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, you can easily fit this into your schedule without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, making it an economical choice for a quick journey. Navigating through the Midwest region of Michigan, you'll primarily use Maddy Lane, Orchard Lake Road, and Telegraph Road. Expect a route with frequent turns, so keep your attention on the road as you make your way into the heart of Detroit.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share, meaning you won't encounter any high-speed freeway stretches. The journey is characterized by its numerous intersections and changes in direction, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. Since there's no 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving mentioned, anticipate a continuous sequence of turns and local road navigation. The profile suggests a consistent local road experience throughout the 38-minute duration, so plan for a driving experience that demands your full attention to navigate the many turns.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and East Square Lake Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Maddy Lane.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Maddy Lane): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.3 miles (West Square Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 75 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maddy Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Maddy Lane
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West Square Lake Road
Turn left onto West Square Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 75 BL
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL toward I 75 South: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
6
30.8 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
31.5 mi into trip
|
~39m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 24.7 mi | 27m |
| East Square Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Square Lake Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Orchard Lake Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Congress Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 75 BL | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Beland Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 24.7 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keego Harbor, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on Beland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Beland Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Maddy Lane
253 ft
·
14 sec
·
Maddy Lane
3
Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Orchard Lake Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
5
Merge onto US 24
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
6
Take the exit
380 ft
·
17 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto West Square Lake Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 75 BL
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 375
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Jefferson Avenue East
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive
133 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chrysler Drive
14
Turn right onto East Congress Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Congress Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
449 ft
·
19 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
16
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
17
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Detroit on Saturday
Local time
2:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 9 to 14 mph
70% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:46PM EDT until April 21 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:46PM EDT until April 19 at 11:36PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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
9 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
42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Keego Harbor, MI to Detroit, MI covers 32.4 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, East Square Lake Road, Telegraph Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 miles from Keego Harbor, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.07 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 12 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Maddy Lane): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.3 miles (West Square Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 75 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Keego Harbor, MI to Detroit, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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