Origin
Detroit, MI
Morning in Detroit on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Detroit, MI to Dundee, 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
1h 8m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Dundee, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Detroit to Dundee, you are planning a straightforward 58.3-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $9 on fuel for this one-way trip, making it an affordable regional outing within the Midwest. The route relies on local streets rather than major interstates, providing a direct connection between the two Michigan locations. It is a simple, no-fuss drive that allows you to easily manage your schedule without the pressure of a long-haul commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 30.6 mi | 33m |
| US 23 | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Tecumseh Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Congress Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Griswold Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Detroit Industrial Expressway
— 30.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Dundee, 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
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 180A
Toward US 23 South: Toledo
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 23 South
13
Merge onto US 23
18 mi
·
19 min
·
US 23
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward M 50: Dundee, Monroe
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto M 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tecumseh Street
16
Turn slight left onto West Main Street
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Detroit, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 57.4 — 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
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
38.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 23 South: Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 180A
Toward US 23 South: Toledo
8
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward M 50: Dundee, Monroe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward M 50: Dundee, Monroe
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.11 one way
$18.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Dundee, MI
Morning in Dundee on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 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
1h 8m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way out of the city. You will start by maneuvering through downtown via Bates Street, East Congress Street, and Griswold Street rather than settling into a monotonous highway cruise. Because the highway share for this trip is 0%, your focus will remain entirely on local road navigation throughout the entire 58.3-mile distance. The experience is intimate and requires your full attention at intersections, offering a much different feel than an open-road interstate trek. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means the driving environment remains consistent and requires you to stay engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.6 mi on Detroit Industrial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Detroit Industrial Expressway and US 23. 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
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 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 26.7 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
827 ft
576 ft
Total Climb
259 ft
Total Descent
191 ft
Highest Point
827 ft
~37.5 mi in
Elevation Range
251 ft
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.
Arriving in Dundee, MI
Full guide →Dundee is a village in Monroe County (Michigan).
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.6 miles on Detroit Industrial Expressway. 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 Dundee, 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 26.7 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): 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 Dundee, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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