Origin
Kingsley, MI
Afternoon in Kingsley on Monday
Local time
1:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsley, MI to Detroit, MI
Drive Time
6h 48m
Distance
442.7 mi
712 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 37m
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6 AM
6h 49m
8 AM
7h 12m
10 AM
6h 57m
12 PM
6h 54m
3 PM
6h 58m
5 PM
7h 11m
8 PM
6h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingsley, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingsley, MI to Detroit, MI covers 442.7 miles and takes about 6h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 426 E Road, County 426 24th Road, County 426 L Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.24 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
221.3 miles from Kingsley, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 48m drive with frequent turns across 442.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 426 E Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 48m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingsley, MI to Detroit, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 426 E Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County 426 24th Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County 426 L Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County 426 21st Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County 420 21st Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blackwell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
County Road 426 E Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsley, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on County Road 426
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 426
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 426 E Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
County Road 426 E Road
3
Continue on County 426 24th Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
County 426 24th Road
4
Continue on County 426 L Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
County 426 L Road
5
Continue on County 426 21st Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County 426 21st Road
6
Continue on County 420 21st Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County 420 21st Road
7
Continue on South Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hill Road
8
Continue on Blackwell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Blackwell Avenue
9
Continue on South Hill Road
456 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Hill Road
10
Turn left
133 mi
·
2 hr 37 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
12
Merge slight left
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
14
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
15
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue East
18
Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive
135 ft
·
9 sec
·
Chrysler Drive
19
Turn right onto East Congress Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Congress Street
20
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
449 ft
·
19 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
21
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
128 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 221.3 miles from Kingsley, MI, or about 3h 24m 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 97 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 221.3 miles or 3h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Detroit, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kingsley, 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 Kingsley, MI
This is one driving day of about 442.7 miles and 6h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Kingsley, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 221.3 mi from Kingsley, MI · 3h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
221 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 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 221.3 miles from Kingsley, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Detroit, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.24 one way
$134.48 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
155 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $74.13 | $148.25 |
| premium | $4.80 | $83.57 | $167.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $98.35 | $196.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
Mackinac Bridge
$4.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 154.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 132.8 | 1 | $46.48 | $21.25 |
| Efficient EV | 110.7 | 1 | $38.74 | $17.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 177.1 | 2 | $61.98 | $28.33 |
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
1:25 PM
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
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
6h 48m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kingsley, MI to Detroit, MI covers 442.7 miles and takes about 6h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 426 E Road, County 426 24th Road, County 426 L Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 221.3 miles from Kingsley, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 48m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingsley, MI to Detroit, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingsley, MI to Detroit, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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