Origin
Burton, MI
Late night in Burton on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burton, 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 22m
Distance
66.8 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burton, MI
BREAKS OUT
Detroit, MI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Burton to Detroit is a straightforward 66.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion rather than an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The route keeps you within the Midwest region, transitioning from the outskirts of Burton directly toward the urban center of Detroit. It serves as an efficient connection between these two Michigan locations, allowing you to easily plan your departure and arrival times without worrying about the fatigue of a longer haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-75 South | 53.9 mi | 58m |
| South Center Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| South Saginaw Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| South Saginaw Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lippincott Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Congress Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Amy Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I-75 South
— 53.9 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burton, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on Amy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Amy Street
2
Turn left onto Lippincott Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lippincott Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Center Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South Center Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto South Saginaw Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Saginaw Street
5
Continue on South Saginaw Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Saginaw Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge onto I 75
54 mi
·
58 min
·
I-75 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 375
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Jefferson Avenue East
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive
133 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chrysler Drive
11
Turn right onto East Congress Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Congress Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
449 ft
·
19 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
13
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
14
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 33.4 miles from Burton, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 66.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Center Road
Turn left onto South Center Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 75 / I-75 South
Merge onto I 75 / I-75 South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward Jefferson Avenue East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Jefferson Avenue East
6
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
East Congress Street
Turn right onto East Congress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.44 one way
$20.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.47 | $22.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.86 | $25.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
3:45 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
3 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
1h 22m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via I-75 South, South Center Road, and South Saginaw Road to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your travel happens on I-75 South, which accounts for a 53.9-mile stretch of uninterrupted highway driving. While the route begins with local road navigation, the majority of the experience is defined by the steady pace of the interstate. Expect a functional, direct commute that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding, technical backroads.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.9 mi on I-75 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-75 South and South Center Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near South Center Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 66.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.2 miles (South Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.2 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler 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 22m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.9 miles on I-75 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.2 miles (South Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.2 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler 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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