Origin
Verona, MI
Morning in Verona on Friday
Local time
9:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Verona, MI to Detroit, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
135.6 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verona, MI
Stef Nie
Trip Overview
The drive from Verona, MI to Detroit, MI covers 135.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Huron Avenue, South Van Dyke Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.20 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
67.8 miles from Verona, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 135.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 135.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Huron Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Verona, MI to Detroit, MI is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Verona, MI to Detroit, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Huron Avenue | — | — |
| South Van Dyke Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| North Cedar Street | — | — |
| Van Dyke Road | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Van Dyke Road North | — | — |
| 18 1/2 Mile Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Huron Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verona, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on Sand Beach Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sand Beach Road
2
Continue on East Huron Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Huron Avenue
3
Continue on South Van Dyke Road
35 mi
·
39 min
·
South Van Dyke Road
4
Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on South Van Dyke Road
20 mi
·
25 min
·
South Van Dyke Road
6
Continue on North Cedar Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cedar Street
7
Continue on Van Dyke Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Van Dyke Road
8
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on Van Dyke Road
23 mi
·
27 min
·
Van Dyke Road
10
Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
18 1/2 Mile Road
12
Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
18 1/2 Mile Road
13
Turn straight onto Mound Road
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Mound Road
14
Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mound Road
15
Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
16
Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
17
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
19
Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-696 West to I-75 South
20
Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue East
23
Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive
135 ft
·
9 sec
·
Chrysler Drive
24
Turn right onto East Congress Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Congress Street
25
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
449 ft
·
19 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
26
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
128 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
27
Arrive at your destination
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 67.8 miles from Verona, MI, or about 1h 13m 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 30 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 13m 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
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 Verona, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Verona, MI
This is one driving day of about 135.6 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Verona, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.8 mi from Verona, MI · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.8 miles from Verona, 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
$21.20 one way
$42.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.28 | $46.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.09 | $52.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.24 | $6.51 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.98 | $8.68 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Morning in Detroit on Friday
Local time
9:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
7 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 26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Verona, MI to Detroit, MI covers 135.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Huron Avenue, South Van Dyke Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.8 miles from Verona, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.20 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.
The drive from Verona, MI to Detroit, MI is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Verona, MI to Detroit, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Verona, MI to Detroit, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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