Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Milton, MI
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Detroit, MI to Milton, MI is 32.7 miles and takes about 43 minutes via East Edsel Ford Freeway, Ford Freeway, and Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, making it a straightforward connection within Michigan. Given its brevity, it's an easy addition to a longer trip or a quick drive for local errands. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, so expect minimal slowdowns.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Edsel Ford Freeway | 15 mi | 19m |
| Ford Freeway | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 23 Mile Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Randolph Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cadillac Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Milton, MI.
Start on Cadillac Square
Continue on Cadillac Square
Turn slight left onto M 3
Turn right onto Monroe Street
At end of road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 375
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 94
Continue on I 94
Take the exit
Turn left onto M 29
Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
Turn sharp left onto 24 Mile Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 32.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 94: Ford Freeway, Chicago, Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East: Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn sharp left onto 24 Mile Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
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 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Detroit on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly highway, with 87% of the 32.7 miles on freeways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 15 miles on the East Edsel Ford Freeway. The majority of the route is high-speed cruising, but you'll transition to surface roads for the final portion of the trip. Expect dense exit activity as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Edsel Ford Freeway and Ford Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Chrysler Drive.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Chrysler Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Detroit, MI and Milton, MI, road signs point toward Chicago, Port Huron, M 29: New Baltimore and Algonac.
Chicago
Port Huron
M 29: New Baltimore
Algonac
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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