Origin
Detroit, MI
Late night in Detroit on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Detroit, MI to Denton, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Denton, MI
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Trip Overview
This short 32.5-mile drive from Detroit to Denton, Michigan, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 41 minutes. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost of around $5, it's perfectly suited as a day trip. You'll primarily navigate local streets like Bates Street, East Congress Street, and Griswold Street, so expect a dynamic driving experience. This route stays within the Midwest region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical boundaries. It's a straightforward local journey, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 19.4 mi | 21m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Ecorse Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Belleville Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Denton Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Congress Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Detroit Industrial Expressway
— 19.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Denton, 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
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 4B
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 94
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 94
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 190
Toward Belleville Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto Belleville Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Belleville Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto Ecorse Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Ecorse Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Ecorse Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ecorse Road
15
Turn right onto Denton Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Denton Road
16
Arrive at destination
Denton Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.6 — 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
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4B
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Belleville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 190
Toward Belleville Road
6
27.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Belleville Road
Turn right onto Belleville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
29.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Ecorse Road
Turn right onto Ecorse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.08 one way
$10.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Denton, MI
Late night in Denton on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
41m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating city streets rather than open highways. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 32.5 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to mention, as the nature of the route implies constant engagement with intersections and urban traffic. Be prepared for a stop-and-go rhythm as you make your way through the area, with the road conditions likely to be consistent as you remain on local infrastructure.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on Detroit Industrial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Detroit Industrial Expressway and Edsel Ford Freeway. 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 Bates Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bates Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Detroit, MI
Full guide →Detroit is a major metropolis in the US state of Michigan that has had a profound impact on the world. From the advent of the automotive assembly line to the Motown sound, modern techno and rock music, Detroit continues to shape both American and global culture. The city has seen many of its historic buildings renovated, and is bustling with new developments and attractions that complement its world-class museums and theatres. After a long economic slump and decrease in population, Detroit has developed a reputation for crime and urban decline, but revitalization means that it is an exciting destination filled with technological advance and historic charm.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on Detroit Industrial Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Denton, 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 0.1 miles (Bates Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Denton, 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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