Origin
Blissfield, MI
Late night in Blissfield on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blissfield, MI to Detroit, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
67.7 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blissfield, MI
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Detroit, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Blissfield to Detroit, expect a straightforward journey covering 67.7 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 1 hour and 27 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an economical route that keeps you within the Midwest region. You will primarily rely on I-75 and the Fisher Freeway to navigate the distance efficiently. Because the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to plan your arrival in Detroit without needing to worry about long-distance fatigue or multiple rest stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 28.9 mi | 30m |
| Fisher Freeway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| East Adrian Street | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Samaria Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Saint Anthony Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Luna Pier Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lakeside Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Grand River Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 28.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blissfield, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on US 223
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
East Adrian Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 223
257 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 223
3
Continue on US 223
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 223
4
Enter roundabout onto Saint Anthony Road
244 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saint Anthony Road
5
Continue on Saint Anthony Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint Anthony Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Secor Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Secor Road
7
Turn right onto Samaria Road
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Samaria Road
8
Continue on Lakeside Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeside Road
9
Continue on Luna Pier Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Luna Pier Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 75 North: Detroit
11
Merge onto I 75
29 mi
·
30 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Fisher Freeway
Toward I 75
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Fisher Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 50
Toward Grand River Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Fisher Drive West
442 ft
·
16 sec
·
Fisher Drive West
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto M 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand River Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Griswold Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Griswold Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
341 ft
·
15 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
19
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
179 ft
·
6 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on Woodward Avenue
124 ft
·
8 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
21
Continue on Woodward Avenue
231 ft
·
14 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
22
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
23
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Blissfield, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 67.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Saint Anthony Road
Enter roundabout onto Saint Anthony Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Secor Road
At end of road, turn left onto Secor Road
Navigation decision point
6
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
I 75 / Fisher Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Fisher Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
7
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Woodward Avenue
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.58 one way
$21.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Detroit, MI
Late night in Detroit on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 27m 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?
This drive is a highway-focused experience, with 65% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will transition from local thoroughfares like East Adrian Street onto the interstate, where you will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.9 miles on I-75. The journey offers a consistent pace as you move from the quieter outskirts of Blissfield toward the dense urban network of Detroit. Expect a functional, direct drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads. Once you reach the Fisher Freeway, the nature of the road shifts to handle the heavier traffic flow characteristic of the metropolitan approach.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Fisher Freeway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near Saint Anthony Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (Saint Anthony Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.7 miles (Secor Road): Navigation decision point; at 62.8 miles (I 75 / Fisher Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 67.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.9 miles on I 75. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (Saint Anthony Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.7 miles (Secor Road): Navigation decision point; at 62.8 miles (I 75 / Fisher Freeway): 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 US Trip Planner 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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