Origin
Redford, MI
Morning in Redford on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redford, MI to Detroit, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redford, MI
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Detroit, MI
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Trip Overview
Redford, MI to Detroit, MI is 15.4 miles and takes about 21m via Jeffries Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan, making it a simple same-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained freeways, so expect a straightforward commute. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a quick transfer between locations without needing extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Fisher Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Grand River Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Griswold Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Schoolcraft Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodward Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Centralia Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
— 10.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redford, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on Centralia Avenue
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
Centralia Avenue
2
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 96 East
4
Merge onto I 96
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fisher Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 50
Toward Grand River Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Fisher Drive West
442 ft
·
16 sec
·
Fisher Drive West
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto M 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand River Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Griswold Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Griswold Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
341 ft
·
15 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
14
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
179 ft
·
6 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Woodward Avenue
124 ft
·
8 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
16
Continue on Woodward Avenue
231 ft
·
14 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Schoolcraft Road
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
Navigation decision point
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
7
14.2 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Woodward Avenue
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Detroit on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
3 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
21m 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 route is heavily focused on highways, with 84% of the journey utilizing freeway driving. You'll mainly be on the Jeffries Freeway, including an uninterrupted stretch of 10.6 miles on the Jeffries Freeway (Express). Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience as you navigate these major arteries. The drive is predominantly a highway commute, offering little in the way of varied road types or scenic detours.
84% 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: 10.6 mi on Jeffries Freeway (Express).
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jeffries Freeway (Express) and Jeffries Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Schoolcraft Road.
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 14 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: 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 Redford, MI and Detroit, MI, road signs point toward M 10: Flint and Downtown.
M 10: Flint
12.7 mi in
|
~14m
Downtown
12.7 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Starting in Redford, MI
Full guide →Redford is in Wayne County, Southeast Michigan.
Arriving in Detroit, MI
Full guide →Detroit is a major metropolis in the US state of Michigan that has had a profound impact on the world. From the advent of the automotive assembly line to the Motown sound, modern techno and rock music, Detroit continues to shape both American and global culture. The city has seen many of its historic buildings renovated, and is bustling with new developments and attractions that complement its world-class museums and theatres. After a long economic slump and decrease in population, Detroit has developed a reputation for crime and urban decline, but revitalization means that it is an exciting destination filled with technological advance and historic charm.
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 21m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Jeffries Freeway (Express). 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 0.1 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: 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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