Origin
Port Huron, MI
Late night in Port Huron on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Huron, 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
1h 14m
Distance
60.6 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Huron, MI
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Detroit, MI
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Trip Overview
Connecting Port Huron to Detroit is a straightforward 60.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Midwest, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $9 for fuel, making this an incredibly economical commute between the two cities. You will primarily utilize I-94, supplemented by stretches on Electric Avenue and Gratiot Boulevard. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that bridges the distance between these two Michigan hubs efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 50.2 mi | 57m |
| Electric Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Gratiot Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Military Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Congress Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Woodward Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 50.2 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Huron, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on this road
84 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Union Street
155 ft
·
9 sec
·
Union Street
3
Turn right onto I 69 BL; I 94 BL
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Military Street
4
Continue on I 94 BL
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Electric Avenue
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 BL
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Gratiot Boulevard
6
Continue on I 94 BL
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Gratiot Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
8
Merge onto I 94
50 mi
·
57 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 216A
Toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 75
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 375
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Jefferson Avenue East
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive
133 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chrysler Drive
14
Turn right onto East Congress Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Congress Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
449 ft
·
19 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
16
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
17
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Port Huron, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Union Street
Turn left onto Union Street
Navigation decision point
8
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Toledo, 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 216A
Toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
6
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
East Congress Street
Turn right onto East Congress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.47 one way
$18.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Detroit, MI
Late night in Detroit on Sunday
Local time
3:52 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
15 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
1h 14m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of your time spent on major routes. You will settle into a consistent rhythm during the longest stretch of the journey, which covers 50.2 miles on I-94. While the interstate provides a fast, efficient path, the transition onto Electric Avenue and Gratiot Boulevard offers a change of pace as you approach your destination. The route feels like a standard, functional interstate grind rather than a winding scenic byway. Expect a steady, predictable experience behind the wheel that prioritizes speed and directness over technical driving.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.2 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Electric Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Union Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59 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.
On the drive from Port Huron, MI to Detroit, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Flint along the way.
Flint
56.9 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 60.6
Detroit, MI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteDessert Oasis Coffee Roasters
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 60.6
Detroit, MI
Hours: 6:00-22:00
illy
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 60.6
Detroit, MI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
the Broadway
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 60.6
Europa Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 60.6
Cuisine: international
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 60.6
Windsor
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteAmerican Coney Island
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 60.6
Detroit, MI
Cuisine: american
Visit websiteThe Hudson Cafe
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 60.6
Detroit
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Visit websiteNikki's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 60.6
Detroit
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteLocos
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 60.6
Detroit
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteChickP
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 60.6
Detroit, MI
Cuisine: middle_eastern
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00
Visit websiteLafayette Coney Island
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 60.6
Detroit, MI
Cuisine: american
American Coney Island
Attraction
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 60.6
Detroit, MI
Cuisine: american
Visit websiteLafayette Coney Island
Attraction
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 60.6
Detroit, MI
Cuisine: american
Hamtramck Disneyland
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 53.8
Hamtramck, MI
University of Michigania
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 60.6
The Spirit of Detroit
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 60.6
Monument to Joe Louis
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 60.6
Finney Barn
Marker
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 60.6
Statue of Abraham Lincoln
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 60.6
Stevens T. Mason
Marker
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 60.6
Casino Windsor Hotel
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 60.6
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.2 miles on I 94. 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: near the start (Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59 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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