Origin
Detroit, MI
Morning in Detroit on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Detroit, MI to Wixom, 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
43m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 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 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Wixom, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 33.4-mile drive from Detroit to Wixom, Michigan, is easily manageable in about 43 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it primarily utilizes major freeways, making it a quick and efficient journey through the Midwest. You can expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this route, which has a 90% highway share. Given its short distance and direct nature, this trip is perfect for a quick errand or a brief excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John C Lodge Freeway | 17.8 mi | 23m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 8.2 mi | 8m |
| I 96 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Wixom Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
John C Lodge Freeway
— 17.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Wixom, 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
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 96
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 159
Toward Wixom Road, Wixom, Walled Lake
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
515 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Wixom Road North, Wixom
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Wixom Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Wixom Road
13
Arrive at destination
North Wixom Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.5 — 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
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
8
31.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Wixom Road, Wixom, Walled Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 159
Toward Wixom Road, Wixom, Walled Lake
8
31.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Wixom Road North, Wixom
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Wixom Road North, Wixom
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Wixom, MI
Morning in Wixom on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
1 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
43m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this 33.4-mile journey. You'll be on the John C. Lodge Freeway and I-96 for about 90% of the drive, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 17.8 miles on the John C. Lodge Freeway. This profile suggests a route primarily composed of fast-paced driving, ideal for covering ground quickly rather than for leisurely sightseeing. The character remains consistent, offering a direct connection between the two Michigan locales.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on John C Lodge Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John C Lodge Freeway and Walter P Reuther 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 9 decision points packed into just 33.4 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 0.1 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
963 ft
598 ft
Total Climb
380 ft
Total Descent
46 ft
Highest Point
963 ft
~31 mi in
Elevation Range
365 ft
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 Wixom, MI, road signs point toward Walled Lake and Wixom Road North.
Walled Lake
31.1 mi in
|
~39m
Wixom Road North
31.5 mi in
|
~40m
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 43m. Total distance: 33.4 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 (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on John C Lodge Freeway. 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 Wixom, 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 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 Wixom, 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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