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Drive Time
50m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stony Point, MI
Marian Florinel Condruz
This straightforward 36.9-mile drive from Stony Point to Detroit, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 50 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on the Fisher Freeway and the Detroit-Toledo Expressway, with a portion on North Dixie Highway, making it a highway-focused experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $6, this route is budget-friendly for a quick journey within the Midwest region. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it’s a convenient option for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.
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
18.4 miles from Stony Point, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
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Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 36.9-mile stretch, with 77% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 14.9 miles along the Fisher Freeway. While the drive is largely on expressways like the Detroit-Toledo Expressway, you will transition to North Dixie Highway, offering a slight change in scenery. This route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing complex intersections and maximizing consistent speed.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fisher Freeway and Detroit-Toledo Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lakeview Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 36.9 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: near the start (Lakeview Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (Dewey Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (I 75 / Fisher Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp right onto Lakeview Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
At end of road, turn left onto Dewey Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Fisher Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Grand River Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher Freeway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Detroit-Toledo Expressway | 13.6 mi | 14m |
| North Dixie Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Pointe Aux Peaux Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Swan Creek Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Grand River Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dewey Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lakeview Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Point, MI and Detroit, MI.
Start on Parkview Street
Turn sharp right onto Lakeview Street
At end of road, turn left onto Dewey Road
Turn left onto Pointe Aux Peaux Road
Turn right onto North Dixie Highway
Turn left onto Swan Creek Road
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto I 75
Continue on I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Take the exit
Continue on Fisher Drive West
Turn right onto M 5
Turn right onto Griswold Street
Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
Continue on Woodward Avenue
Continue on Woodward Avenue
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
Arrive at destination
For this short 50-minute drive, flexibility is key. Leaving Stony Point any time of day should work well, as there are no recommended stops to plan around. You can anticipate spending about $6 on fuel for the 36.9 miles. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Detroit-Toledo Expressway to North Dixie Highway, as this marks a change in the road type. Since this is a quick trip, you won't need to worry about splitting the drive or extensive rest breaks.
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.
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 36.9 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.4 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Detroit, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Stony Point, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Stony Point, MI
This is one driving day of about 36.9 miles and 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Stony Point, MI · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Stony Point, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Stony Point on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Detroit on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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