Origin
Detroit, MI
Night in Detroit on Saturday
Local time
9:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Detroit, MI to Allouez, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h
Distance
569.6 mi
917 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$89
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 50m
★
6 AM
11h 0m
8 AM
11h 20m
10 AM
11h 7m
12 PM
11h 5m
3 PM
11h 8m
5 PM
11h 19m
8 PM
10h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Detroit, MI
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Allouez, MI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Detroit to Allouez covers 569.6 miles across the Michigan landscape, a journey that typically requires about 11 hours of driving time. Because of the length, we strongly recommend splitting this trip into two days to keep your travel experience manageable. You will primarily navigate via I-75, US-41, and M-28 as you head north. Budgeting approximately $87 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for the road ahead. This trek transitions you from the urban environment of southeastern Michigan into the more remote, northern reaches of the state. Planning for an overnight stay allows you to arrive refreshed rather than exhausted by the long hours behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
284.8 miles from Detroit, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 232.9 mi | 4h |
| US 41 | 89 mi | 1h 57m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 23m |
| US-2 West | 62.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 60 mi | 1h 5m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| County Road 480 | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| US-41 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 232.9 mi, about 4h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Allouez, MI.
1
Start on Cadillac Square
0.1 mi
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28 sec
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Cadillac Square
2
Continue on Cadillac Square
97 ft
·
3 sec
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Cadillac Square
Toward M 3 North
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight left onto M 3
0.2 mi
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38 sec
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Randolph Street
4
Turn right onto Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Monroe Street
Use the right lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive
34 ft
·
1 sec
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Chrysler Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
7
Merge onto I 375
60 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
52 mi
·
56 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 75; US 23
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
118 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
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I 75
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
12
Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US-2 West
13
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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US 2
14
Continue on US 2
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US-2 West
15
Turn right onto M 77
17 mi
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20 min
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M 77
16
Turn sharp left onto M 28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
17
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Cedar Street
18
Enter roundabout onto M 28
194 ft
·
11 sec
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East Munising
19
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Munising
20
Continue on M 28
36 mi
·
42 min
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M-28
21
Continue on CR 551
1.8 mi
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2 min
·
Cherry Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 480
13 mi
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18 min
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County Road 480
23
Continue on Rail Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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Rail Street
24
Turn right onto Division Street
503 ft
·
10 sec
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Division Street
25
Turn right onto M 28 BUS
440 ft
·
12 sec
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West Main Street
26
Turn left onto M 28 BUS
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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North Teal Lake Avenue
27
Turn left onto US 41; M 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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US Highway 41
28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
83 ft
·
4 sec
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US 41; M 28
29
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 41; M 28
30
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
88 ft
·
5 sec
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US 41; M 28
31
Continue on US 41; M 28
85 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
US 41; M 28
32
Turn left onto US 41
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Front Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on US 41
510 ft
·
13 sec
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Reservation Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
34
Turn left onto East White Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East White Street
35
At end of road, turn right onto US 41
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Lincoln Drive
36
Continue on US 41
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US-41
37
Continue on US 41
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
38
Continue on US 41
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US-41
39
Continue on US 41
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Calumet Avenue
40
Continue on US 41; M 26
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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US 41; M 26
41
Turn left onto Ash Street
115 ft
·
10 sec
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Ash Street
42
Turn left onto Bumbletown Road
518 ft
·
16 sec
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Bumbletown Road
43
Turn right onto 4th Street
378 ft
·
16 sec
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4th Street
44
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 11-hour journey, plan for at least three dedicated stops to stretch your legs and refuel. Leaving Detroit early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid traffic and ensure you reach your midway stopping point before dark. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the long 232.9-mile stretch on I-75, as service availability can fluctuate. Since this is a two-day commitment, map out your overnight accommodation in advance to avoid stress at the end of a long day. Flexibility is key, so keep your itinerary loose enough to adjust for weather or road conditions as you head into the northern region.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 284.8 miles from Detroit, MI, or about 4h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 125 miles or 2h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 284.8 miles or 4h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 284.8 miles or 4h 58m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allouez, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Detroit, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Detroit, MI
Aim for roughly 285 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Allouez, MI
Aim for roughly 285 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 125 miles from Detroit, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 232.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
188 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
376 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Flat Rock, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
285 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near McMillan, MI after about 285 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 125 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 284.8 miles from Detroit, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 232.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 285 miles or 5.5 hours on the road.
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 275 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 293.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cadillac Square
Continue onto Cadillac Square toward M 3 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward M 3 North
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Monroe Street
Turn right onto Monroe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Chrysler Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge onto I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway toward I 75 North: Flint
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
6
293.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$89.05 one way
$178.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
199 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $97.77 | $195.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $109.61 | $219.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $125.76 | $251.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$89
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 199.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $60 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 170.9 | 2 | $59.81 | $27.34 |
| Efficient EV | 142.4 | 1 | $49.84 | $22.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 227.8 | 2 | $79.74 | $36.45 |
Gas CO2
199 kg
EV CO2
67 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Allouez, MI
Night in Allouez on Saturday
Local time
9:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Flat Rock, MI
376 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11h on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Keweenaw National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 549.9
View on nps.gov
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$25
near mile 392.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied driving experience that shifts as you head north. The route is dominated by highways, which account for 81% of your total travel time. You will face a significant initial leg, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 232.9 miles on I-75. As you transition away from the heavy interstate traffic, the road character evolves, requiring you to adapt to different road types and pacing. Maintaining focus is essential during those high-mileage highway segments before you transition to the state routes that lead toward Allouez.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 232.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cadillac Square.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 569.6 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 0.1 miles (Cadillac Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Chrysler Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,581 ft
594 ft
Total Climb
2,589 ft
Total Descent
2,175 ft
Highest Point
1,581 ft
~488.2 mi in
Elevation Range
987 ft
Notable High Points
1,581 ft at ~488.2 miles
+956 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Detroit, MI to Allouez, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
Escanaba
293.8 mi in
|
~5h 8m
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 232.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 285 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Allouez, 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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cadillac Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Chrysler Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Keweenaw National Historical Park and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.0 hours each way, a round trip means 22.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Allouez, MI before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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