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Trip from Edwardsburg, MI to Detroit, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 8m

Distance

190.4 mi

306 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 57m ★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Edwardsburg, Michigan, to Detroit, Michigan? This 190.4-mile journey will take you approximately 3 hours and 8 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, it's an economical choice for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate local roads, so expect a more engaged driving experience. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a one-day adventure without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.2 miles from Edwardsburg, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Brownsville Road — —
Walnut Road — —
Harvey Street — —
M-40 — —
M-60 — —
US-131 — —
South Grand Street — —
I 94 East — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Brownsville Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsburg, MI and Detroit, MI.

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Start on the route

13 ft · 3 sec · the route
2

Turn right

52 ft · 6 sec
3

Turn right

7.2 mi · 10 min
4

Turn right onto Brownsville Road

7.6 mi · 10 min · Brownsville Road
5

At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Walnut Road
6

Turn right onto Harvey Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Harvey Street
7

Keep slight left to continue on Harvey Street

2.8 mi · 3 min · Harvey Street
8

Turn left onto M-40

1.6 mi · 2 min · M-40
9

Turn right onto M-60

7.8 mi · 11 min · M-60
10

Turn left onto US-131

13 mi · 14 min · US-131
11

Continue on South Grand Street

8.8 mi · 9 min · South Grand Street
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 94 East: Detroit
13

Merge slight left

97 mi · 1 hr 43 min
14

Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

4.7 mi · 5 min · M 14: Plymouth
15

Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

2.4 mi · 2 min · M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
16

Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

15 mi · 16 min · M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
17

Continue straight

9.2 mi · 9 min
18

Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

11 mi · 11 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
19

Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown
20

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 75 North: Flint
21

Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Fisher Freeway
22

Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Grand River Avenue
23

Continue on Fisher Drive West

443 ft · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West
24

Turn right onto Grand River Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Grand River Avenue
25

Turn right onto Griswold Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Griswold Street
26

Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

341 ft · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue
27

Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

180 ft · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue
28

Continue on Woodward Avenue

125 ft · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue
29

Continue on Woodward Avenue

230 ft · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue
30

Turn right onto Cadillac Square

128 ft · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
31

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this 190.4-mile drive, consider departing in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and take advantage of lighter traffic on local roads. With a duration of just over 3 hours, there's no need to split this trip, giving you flexibility with your schedule. Plan for one stop along the way to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite, but you won't need extensive rest breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes have fewer services than major highways, and the estimated fuel cost is $29.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.2 miles from Edwardsburg, MI, or about 1h 34m into the drive.

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 42 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.2 miles or 1h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Detroit, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Edwardsburg, 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 Edwardsburg, MI

This is one driving day of about 190.4 miles and 3h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Edwardsburg, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Michigan Center, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Michigan Center, MI

95 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

Kalamazoo, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Michigan Center, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from Edwardsburg, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Detroit Princess Riverboat

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 190.4

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Chelsea, Michigan

1 mi

Zou Zou's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chelsea, Michigan

1.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Roasting Plant Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Detroit, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 190.4

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+13137824291

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Detroit

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

0.2 mi

Madcap Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

0.2 mi

Detroit Princess Riverboat

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 190.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 136

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 4:30 am–7 pm

+17345622004

Visit website

Zou Zou's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 136

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17344334226

Visit website

Sweetwater's Donut Mill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 54.4

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12693884613

Visit website

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 136

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+17347194712

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.2

Three Rivers, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12698887247

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 54.4

Portage, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12693453540

Visit website

Roasting Plant Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 190.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+13137824291

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Detroit

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 190.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13133383515

Visit website

Madcap Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18888669091

Visit website

RoosRoast Liberty

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 149.6

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17343692494

Visit website

Anna’s Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 190.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13133649143

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13138161440

Visit website

Comet Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 149.6

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–6:30 pm

+17342220579

Visit website

Alba

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13134624797

Visit website

Detroit Rolling Pub

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 190.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–10:30 pm

+13137105156

Visit website

Beacon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 190.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668250

Visit website

Detroit Riverwalk

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 190.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668200

Visit website

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 190.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668200

Visit website

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 190.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+13133960217

Visit website

Leslie Science & Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 149.6

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17349971553

Visit website

Ze Mound

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 190.4

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

Windsor Sculpture Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 190.4

Windsor, Ontario

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15192531812

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.77 one way

$59.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.68 $65.37
premium $4.89 $36.64 $73.28
diesel $5.61 $42.04 $84.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.1 0 $19.99 $9.14
Efficient EV 47.6 0 $16.66 $7.62
EV Truck/SUV 76.2 0 $26.66 $12.19

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Edwardsburg, MI

Late night in Edwardsburg on Sunday

Local time

4:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Detroit, MI

Late night in Detroit on Sunday

Local time

4:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 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?

This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a highly interactive experience behind the wheel. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 190.4 miles, utilizing Brownsville Road, Walnut Road, and Harvey Street. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to note since the route is consistently composed of these local thoroughfares. Expect a driving profile that requires your attention as you navigate through various local landscapes and intersections on your way to Detroit.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Brownsville Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Edwardsburg, MI to Detroit, MI is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edwardsburg, MI to Detroit, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 190.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edwardsburg, MI to Detroit, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Detroit, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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