Origin
Fraser, MI
Late night in Fraser on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fraser, 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
32m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fraser, MI
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Detroit, MI
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Trip Overview
Fraser to Detroit is 23.1 miles and takes about 32 minutes via South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Walter P Reuther Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Michigan, moving you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on freeways, making it an easy and quick transition between two nearby points. You'll likely find this route serves well for a quick commute, a short errand run, or as a segment of a larger Midwest road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Groesbeck Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Utica Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Congress Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 11 Mile Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I-696 West to I-75 South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 9.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fraser, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
99 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left onto Garfield Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garfield Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Utica Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Utica Road
5
Turn right onto M 97
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 696 West
8
Merge onto I 696
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 18
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I-696 West to I-75 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-696 West to I-75 South
Toward I 75 South: Detroit, Toledo
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 375
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Jefferson Avenue East
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive
133 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chrysler Drive
15
Turn right onto East Congress Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Congress Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
449 ft
·
19 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
17
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
18
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 11.1 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
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 18
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I-696 West to I-75 South
Keep slight left at fork onto I-696 West to I-75 South toward I 75 South: Detroit, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 South: Detroit, Toledo
6
21.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
22.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Jefferson Avenue East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Jefferson Avenue East
6
22.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
East Congress Street
Turn right onto East Congress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Detroit, MI
Late night in Detroit on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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
32m 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 has a highway-focused profile, with 77% of the journey on major freeways. You'll spend most of your time on the South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and the Walter P Reuther Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.7 miles on the South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily freeway, the route also incorporates sections of Groesbeck Highway, providing a slight variation in the driving experience as you approach your destination. Expect a smooth and relatively fast journey for the majority of the trip.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Walter P. Chrysler 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 11.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 23.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles (I-696 West to I-75 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Fraser, MI and Detroit, MI, road signs point toward Flint and Toledo.
Flint
11.1 mi in
|
~16m
Toledo
11.3 mi in
|
~16m
|
via I-696 West to I-75 South
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on South Walter P. Chrysler 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 Detroit, 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 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles (I-696 West to I-75 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): 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 Detroit, 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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