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Trip from Orangeville, 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 54m

Distance

148.1 mi

238 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m

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

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Downtown Orangeville, MI, MI

Orangeville, MI

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Downtown Detroit, MI, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Orangeville, MI to Detroit, MI covers 148.1 miles and takes about 2h 54m 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 mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.8 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.15 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.1 miles from Orangeville, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m 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
M 89 8 mi 9m
West Michigan Avenue 6.1 mi 10m
East Michigan Avenue 5.1 mi 6m
North 32nd Street 3.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 66.8 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Damon Street

41 ft · 1 sec · Damon Street
2

Continue on Marsh Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Marsh Road
3

Turn sharp right onto Damon Street

371 ft · 17 sec · Damon Street
4

Turn left onto Nine Mile Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Nine Mile Road
5

Turn right onto Lindsey Road

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lindsey Road
6

Turn left onto West Pine Lake Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Pine Lake Road
7

Turn right onto South Enzian Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · South Enzian Road
8

Turn left onto 3 Mile Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3 Mile Road
9

Turn right onto Norris Road

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Norris Road
10

Continue on Milo Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Milo Road
11

Turn right onto Lockshore Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Lockshore Road
12

Continue on North 32nd Street

0.6 mi · 53 sec · North 32nd Street
13

Continue on M 43

2.4 mi · 3 min · North 32nd Street
14

Turn left onto M 89

0.5 mi · 33 sec · East D Avenue
15

Continue on M 89

8.0 mi · 9 min · M 89
16

Continue on M 89

0.2 mi · 17 sec · M-89
17

Continue on M 89

6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue
18

Turn right onto M 89

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South Washington Avenue
19

Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue
20

Continue on I 94 BL

352 ft · 8 sec · Hamblin Street
21

Turn right onto I 94 BL

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue
22

Turn right onto I 94 BL

55 ft · 4 sec · I 94 BL
23

Continue on I 94 BL; M 96

0.1 mi · 7 sec · East Columbia Avenue
24

Merge onto I 94 BL; M 96

3.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
25

Turn sharp left onto I 94 BL; M 311

349 ft · 6 sec · 11 Mile Road
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
27

Merge onto I 94

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 94
28

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

4.7 mi · 5 min · M 14
Exit 171 Toward M 14: Plymouth
29

Keep right at fork onto M 14

2.4 mi · 2 min · M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
30

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.
31

Continue on I 96

9.2 mi · 9 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

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.
33

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown
34

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the slight left lane.
35

Merge onto I 75

0.8 mi · 1 min · Fisher Freeway
36

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 50 Toward Grand River Avenue Use the slight right lane.
37

Continue on Fisher Drive West

442 ft · 16 sec · Fisher Drive West
Use the straight lane.
38

Turn right onto M 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · Grand River Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
39

Turn right onto Griswold Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Griswold Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
40

Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

341 ft · 15 sec · Michigan Avenue
41

Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

179 ft · 6 sec · Woodward Avenue
Use the right lane.
42

Continue on Woodward Avenue

124 ft · 8 sec · Woodward Avenue
43

Continue on Woodward Avenue

231 ft · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue
44

Turn right onto Cadillac Square

126 ft · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
45

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.1 miles from Orangeville, MI, or about 1h 31m 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 33 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.1 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 22m

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 Orangeville, 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 Orangeville, MI

This is one driving day of about 148.1 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Orangeville, 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 94 for about 66.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Jackson, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, MI

74 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

Jackson, MI to Detroit, MI

77.3 mi · 1h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Battle Creek, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.1 miles from Orangeville, 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 148.1

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Café Rica USA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Battle Creek, Michigan

0.7 mi

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

1.8 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 148.1

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 148.1

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Café Rica USA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.7

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

+12694410205

Visit website

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 148.1

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Pennfield Ice Cream & Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 31.7

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12692821398

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 42.3

Marshall, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12697814806

Visit website

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.8

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17349295217

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 52.9

Albion, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15176299800

Visit website

Foundry Bakehouse and Deli

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52.9

Albion, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+15176800092

Visit website

Roasting Plant Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 148.1

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 148.1

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 148.1

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18888669091

Visit website

32 Social

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 31.7

Battle Creek, MI

+12692438201

Rawaq Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 105.8

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17344368412

Visit website

Anna’s Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 148.1

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13133649143

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 148.1

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13138161440

Visit website

RoosRoast Liberty

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.8

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17343692494

Visit website

Detroit Rolling Pub

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 148.1

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 148.1

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 148.1

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 148.1

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 148.1

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 148.1

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 148.1

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 148.1

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 30

5 decision points cluster between mile 36.5 and 147 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
36.5 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward I 94 East: Detroit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 94 East: Detroit
9
110.6 mi into trip | ~2h 10m 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
134.9 mi into trip | ~2h 36m 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
145.8 mi into trip | ~2h 49m 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
147 mi into trip | ~2h 51m 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

$23.15 one way

$46.31 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.42 $50.84
premium $4.89 $28.50 $57.00
diesel $5.61 $32.70 $65.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.4 0 $15.55 $7.11
Efficient EV 37 0 $12.96 $5.92
EV Truck/SUV 59.2 0 $20.73 $9.48

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 15, 2026

Origin

Orangeville, MI

Afternoon in Orangeville on Saturday

Local time

3:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Detroit, MI

Afternoon in Detroit on Saturday

Local time

3:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Jackson, MI

74 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

4 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 54m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

148.1 mi in 2h 54m — 59% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 94.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 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 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 36.5 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 30 significant decision points across 148.1 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 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.6 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.9 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 Orangeville, MI and Detroit, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth and Livonia.

M 14: Plymouth

103.5 mi in | ~2h 3m | via M 14

M 14 East

108.2 mi in | ~2h 8m | via M 14

M 14 East: Plymouth

110.6 mi in | ~2h 10m | via M 14

Livonia

110.6 mi in | ~2h 10m | via M 14

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 148.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.6 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.9 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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