Origin
Detroit, MI
Morning in Detroit on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Detroit, MI to Vermontville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
114.4 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
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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Vermontville, MI
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Trip Overview
Detroit, MI to Vermontville, MI is 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 23m via I 96 and John C Lodge Freeway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip entirely within Michigan's Midwest region. The drive is predominantly highway, making it an efficient way to get from the Detroit area to the Vermontville area. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, so expect a consistent pace. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick and uncomplicated journey within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.2 miles from Detroit, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 65.9 mi | 1h 10m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 17.8 mi | 23m |
| East Vermontville Highway | 14.1 mi | 27m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 8.2 mi | 8m |
| I 69 | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| Lansing Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 65.9 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Vermontville, 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
18 mi
·
23 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 18C
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 696
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 96
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
48 mi
·
51 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 98A
Toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Lansing Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lansing Road
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne
14
Merge onto I 69
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward M 100: Potterville, Grand Ledge
16
Turn right onto M 100
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Potterville Street
17
Turn left onto East Vermontville Highway
14 mi
·
27 min
·
East Vermontville Highway
18
Continue on East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
19
Turn left onto Eastside Drive
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
Eastside Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Eastside Drive
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over two hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unforeseen delays. The fuel cost is estimated at $18, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart, as there are no planned stops. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 65.9 miles on I 96, so plan your breaks accordingly before or after this segment.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.2 miles from Detroit, MI, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vermontville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Detroit, MI
This is one driving day of about 114.4 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Detroit, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 65.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.2 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 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.9 miles.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 93 — 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
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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
7
18.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 696 West: Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 18C
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
6
45 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
93 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 98A
Toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.89 one way
$35.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.64 | $39.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.02 | $44.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.01 | $4.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.02 | $7.32 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Vermontville, MI
Morning in Vermontville on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
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
5 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
2h 23m 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 a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I 96 and the John C Lodge Freeway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 65.9 miles on I 96, offering a sustained period of highway driving. The profile suggests a consistent, relatively fast pace for the majority of the trip. While primarily highway, the final leg on East Vermontville Highway will transition you to local roads as you approach your destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.9 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and John C Lodge 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
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 15 significant decision points across 114.4 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 (Bates Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Griswold Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Detroit, MI and Vermontville, MI, road signs point toward Lansing Rd South, M 100: Potterville and Grand Ledge.
Lansing Rd South
93 mi in
|
~1h 45m
M 100: Potterville
99.2 mi in
|
~1h 53m
Grand Ledge
99.2 mi in
|
~1h 53m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 114.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.9 miles on I 96. 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 Vermontville, 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. 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 (Bates Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Griswold Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 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 Vermontville, 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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