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Trip from Oak Park, 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

2h 20m

Distance

122.4 mi

197 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m

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

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Downtown Oak Park, MI, MI

Oak Park, MI

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Downtown Detroit, MI, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oak Park, MI to Detroit, MI covers 122.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, M 14, Jeffries Freeway (Express) for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.8 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

61.2 miles from Oak Park, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 66.8 mi 1h 11m
M 14 22.2 mi 23m
Jeffries Freeway (Express) 10.6 mi 11m
I 96 9.2 mi 9m
East Michigan Avenue 5.1 mi 6m
West Michigan Avenue 4 mi 7m
West Hamblin Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Fisher Freeway 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 66.8 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Wellington Avenue

36 ft · 7 sec · Wellington Avenue
2

Turn left onto Oak Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Oak Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto M 89

4.0 mi · 7 min · West Michigan Avenue
4

Turn right onto M 89

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South Washington Avenue
5

Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue
6

Continue on I 94 BL

352 ft · 8 sec · Hamblin Street
7

Turn right onto I 94 BL

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue
8

Turn right onto I 94 BL

55 ft · 4 sec · I 94 BL
9

Continue on I 94 BL; M 96

0.1 mi · 7 sec · East Columbia Avenue
10

Merge onto I 94 BL; M 96

3.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
11

Turn sharp left onto I 94 BL; M 311

349 ft · 6 sec · 11 Mile Road
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
13

Merge onto I 94

67 mi · 1 hr 11 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

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 61.2 miles from Oak Park, MI, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 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 27 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.2 miles or 1h 11m 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 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 Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, MI

This is one driving day of about 122.4 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Oak Park, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 66.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chelsea, MI

61 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.

Popular next leg

Chelsea, MI to Detroit, MI

56.7 mi · 1h 8m

Pacing Suggestions

Homer, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chelsea, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.2 miles from Oak Park, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.8 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Detroit Princess Riverboat

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 122.4

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

0.9 mi

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Battle Creek, Michigan

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Roasting Plant Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Detroit, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 122.4

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+13137824291

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Detroit

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

0.2 mi

Madcap Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

0.2 mi

Detroit Princess Riverboat

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 122.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.7

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17349295217

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 8.7

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12692237760

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 43.7

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15177952812

Visit website

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.7

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15179900800

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17.5

Marshall, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12697814806

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12692186728

Visit website

Roasting Plant Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 122.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+13137824291

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Detroit

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 122.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13133383515

Visit website

Madcap Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18888669091

Visit website

Rawaq Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 78.7

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17344368412

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.9

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

Visit website

Serendipity & The Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 17.5

Marshall, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15177814753

Visit website

ALWADI COFFEE

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 96.2

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17344046349

Visit website

Anna’s Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13133649143

Visit website

Detroit Rolling Pub

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 122.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–10:30 pm

+13137105156

Visit website

Beacon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 122.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668250

Visit website

Detroit Riverwalk

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 122.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668200

Visit website

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 122.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668200

Visit website

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 122.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+13133960217

Visit website

Ze Mound

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 122.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

Windsor Sculpture Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 122.4

Windsor, Ontario

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15192531812

Visit website

Willistead Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 122.4

Windsor, Ontario

Hours: 7 am–9:30 pm

+15192532300

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 121.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
10.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 94 East: Detroit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 94 East: Detroit
9
84.9 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | 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
109.1 mi into trip | ~2h 2m 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
120.1 mi into trip | ~2h 15m 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
121.2 mi into trip | ~2h 17m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.14 one way

$38.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.01 $42.02
premium $4.89 $23.55 $47.11
diesel $5.61 $27.02 $54.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.7 0 $12.85 $5.88
Efficient EV 30.6 0 $10.71 $4.90
EV Truck/SUV 49 0 $17.14 $7.83

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Oak Park, MI

Afternoon in Oak Park on Saturday

Local time

2:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Detroit, MI

Afternoon in Detroit on Saturday

Local time

2:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

WSW 12 mph 70% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 3:47PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

65°F

Chelsea, MI

61 mi in

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

28 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

2h 20m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

122.4 mi in 2h 20m, mostly highway — 66.8 mi of that is on I 94.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.8 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and M 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 122.4 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 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 84.9 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.1 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Oak Park, MI and Detroit, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth and Livonia.

M 14: Plymouth

77.8 mi in | ~1h 29m | via M 14

M 14 East

82.5 mi in | ~1h 34m | via M 14

M 14 East: Plymouth

84.9 mi in | ~1h 36m | via M 14

Livonia

84.9 mi in | ~1h 36m | via M 14

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 122.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 66.8 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Detroit, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 84.9 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.1 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Detroit, MI before heading back.

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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