Origin
Detroit, MI
Morning in Detroit on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Detroit, MI to Bingham Farms, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Bingham Farms, MI
A. G. Rosales
Trip Overview
Traveling from Detroit to Bingham Farms is a quick, straightforward journey covering 20.5 miles within the Midwest. You can easily complete this drive in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel cost of approximately $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or excursion. The route relies primarily on a highway-focused path, ensuring you spend most of your time on major arterial roads. Whether you are heading out for business or a brief visit, the simplicity of this trip allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule. Since both locations are situated within Michigan, you will remain comfortably within the same regional climate and infrastructure throughout the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John C Lodge Freeway | 17.4 mi | 22m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 13 Mile Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Congress Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Griswold Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cadillac Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bates Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John C Lodge Freeway
— 17.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Bingham Farms, MI.
1
Start on Cadillac Square
313 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cadillac Square
2
Turn right onto Bates Street
247 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bates Street
3
Turn right onto East Congress Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Congress Street
4
Turn left onto Griswold Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Griswold Street
5
Turn right onto M 10
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Jefferson Avenue
6
Continue on M 10
17 mi
·
22 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 18A
Toward US 24 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 24
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
9
Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 13 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
West 13 Mile Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.9 — 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
|
~0m in
|
Bates Street
Turn right onto Bates Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Griswold Street
Turn left onto Griswold Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
M 10 / West Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto M 10 / West Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 24 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18A
Toward US 24 North
6
19.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West 13 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Bingham Farms, MI
Morning in Bingham Farms on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
17 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
29m 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 defined by a high-speed, highway-focused experience, with 85% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your journey—17.4 miles—navigating the John C Lodge Freeway, which serves as the primary backbone of the route. As you transition from the freeway onto Telegraph Road and West 13 Mile Road, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed transit to local road navigation. Expect a consistent, efficient pace that prioritizes speed over scenic detours. Given that there are zero scheduled stops on this 20.5-mile path, the drive remains a focused, uninterrupted experience from start to finish.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on John C Lodge Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John C Lodge Freeway and Telegraph Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bates Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bates Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Griswold Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (M 10 / West Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on John C Lodge Freeway. 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 0.1 miles (Bates Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Griswold Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (M 10 / West Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bingham Farms, 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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