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Trip from Mio, 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 35m

Distance

188.8 mi

304 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 23m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m

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

This 188.8-mile journey from Mio, MI to Detroit, MI is a straightforward, one-day drive, taking approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-75, with initial and final segments on North M-33 and South Mount Tom Road, this route is focused on efficient travel. With a projected fuel cost of around $30, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Midwest region. You can comfortably complete this drive in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and any brief stops you might need.

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

94.4 miles from Mio, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 150.3 mi 2h 39m
North M-33 17.6 mi 24m
South Mount Tom Road 9.4 mi 12m
Mio Road 5.7 mi 7m
Brock Road 1.4 mi 1m
Alger Road 0.9 mi 1m
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway 0.7 mi 1m
South Morenci Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 150.3 mi, about 2h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 8th Street

73 ft · 10 sec · East 8th Street
2

Turn left onto M 33

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Morenci Avenue
3

Continue on M 33

9.4 mi · 12 min · South Mount Tom Road
4

Continue on M 33

5.7 mi · 7 min · Mio Road
5

Continue on M 33

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Williams Street
6

Continue on M 33

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Bennett Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on M 33

18 mi · 24 min · North M-33
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on M 33

1.4 mi · 1 min · Brock Road
9

Continue on M 33

0.9 mi · 1 min · Alger Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 75 South
11

Merge onto I 75

76 mi · 1 hr 19 min · I 75
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

11 mi · 11 min · I 75; US 23
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 375

0.7 mi · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Jefferson Avenue East Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

133 ft · 8 sec · Chrysler Drive
17

Turn right onto East Congress Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Congress Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

449 ft · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue
19

Turn right onto Cadillac Square

126 ft · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
20

Arrive at destination

Cadillac Square

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 3-hour 35-minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day adventure. You can depart anytime that suits your schedule, but an early start will give you maximum flexibility. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of about $30, planning is minimal. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition off I-75 onto smaller roads like South Mount Tom Road near Detroit, to ensure a smooth arrival.

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 94.4 miles from Mio, MI, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.3 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 42 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.4 miles or 1h 52m 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 56m

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 Mio, 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 Mio, MI

This is one driving day of about 188.8 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Mio, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 150.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flint, MI

94 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

Skidway Lake, MI

Fuel and coffee

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

Freeland, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.4 miles from Mio, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 150.3 miles.

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 188.8

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

1.8 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 188.8

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 188.8

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 188.8

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Roasting Plant Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 188.8

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 188.8

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 188.8

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18888669091

Visit website

Anna’s Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 188.8

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 188.8

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13138161440

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Royal Oak

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 175.4

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12483077161

Visit website

Alba

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 188.8

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13134624797

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 121.4

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Davisburg Rest Area 908

0 mi from route

Clarkston Rest Area 904

0 mi from route

Alger Rest Area 625

0 mi from route

Ogemaw Roadside Park

0 mi from route

Dodge Road Rest Area 631

0.1 mi from route

Clio Rest Area 612

0.1 mi from route

Linwood Rest Area 626

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Bay City Rest Area 605

0.2 mi from route

M-81 Express Stop

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

2.2 mi from route

Detroit Rolling Pub

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 188.8

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 188.8

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 188.8

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668200

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 121.4

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 188.8

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 188.8

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+13133960217

Visit website

Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 175.4

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–11:30 pm

+15863596944

Visit website

Ze Mound

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 188.8

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 36.5 and 188.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
36.5 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 75 South
6
124.2 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
187.2 mi into trip | ~3h 31m 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
188 mi into trip | ~3h 32m 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
188.2 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in | East Congress Street

Turn right onto East Congress Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.52 one way

$59.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.41 $64.82
premium $4.89 $36.33 $72.67
diesel $5.61 $41.68 $83.37

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: 66.1 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 56.6 0 $19.82 $9.06
Efficient EV 47.2 0 $16.52 $7.55
EV Truck/SUV 75.5 0 $26.43 $12.08

Gas CO2

66 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 16, 2026

Origin

Mio, MI

Late night in Mio on Sunday

Local time

3:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Detroit, MI

Late night in Detroit on Sunday

Local time

3:43 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

8 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

3h 35m 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 drive, with 80% of your journey on high-speed roads. The bulk of this trip, a continuous stretch of 150.3 miles, will be on I-75, offering a consistent pace. While the initial and concluding roads, North M-33 and South Mount Tom Road, offer a change of scenery, the overall character is one of steady progress. This route is designed for getting from point A to point B efficiently, rather than for leisurely sightseeing.

80% 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: 150.3 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North M-33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 188.8 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 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 124.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.2 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 188.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 150.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 124.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.2 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 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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