Origin
Lincoln Park, MI
Late night in Lincoln Park on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln Park, 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
17m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln Park, MI
Julio Valdivia
Detroit, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This quick 10.8-mile drive from Lincoln Park to Detroit, Michigan, is easily manageable in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on major roads like Fisher Freeway and Grand River Avenue, with the drive being 83% highway. Expect a fuel cost of around $2 for this short hop. Given its brevity and focus on a highway experience, this route is best suited for a direct journey rather than an overnight excursion. It's a straightforward connection within the Midwest region, specifically within Michigan, ideal for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher Freeway | 9 mi | 10m |
| Grand River Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southfield Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Griswold Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Woodward Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fisher Drive West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Michigan Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cadillac Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fisher Freeway
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on Southfield Road
168 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southfield Road
2
Continue on Southfield Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southfield Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Detroit
4
Merge onto I 75
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Fisher Freeway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Fisher Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 50
Toward Grand River Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on Fisher Drive West
442 ft
·
16 sec
·
Fisher Drive West
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto M 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand River Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Griswold Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Griswold Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
341 ft
·
15 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
11
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
179 ft
·
6 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Woodward Avenue
124 ft
·
8 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
13
Continue on Woodward Avenue
231 ft
·
14 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
14
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
15
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 75 / Fisher Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Fisher Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Grand River Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward Grand River Avenue
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
M 5 / Grand River Avenue
Turn right onto M 5 / Grand River Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Griswold Street
Turn right onto Griswold Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Woodward Avenue
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 9 to 14 mph
70% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:01AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 11:57PM EDT until April 18 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
17m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this route, with 83% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9 miles along Fisher Freeway, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition between Fisher Freeway, Grand River Avenue, and Southfield Road, indicating a shift from pure freeway to more arterial city driving as you approach your destination. This drive offers a blend of steady highway travel and quicker urban road segments.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Fisher Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fisher Freeway and Grand River Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near I 75 / Fisher Freeway.
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 10 decision points packed into just 10.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (I 75 / Fisher Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (M 5 / Grand River Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Lincoln Park, MI
Full guide →Southern Wayne County is a region in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
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 17m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on Fisher 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 5.8 miles (I 75 / Fisher Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (M 5 / Grand River Avenue): 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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