Origin
Springfield, MI
Morning in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, 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
51m
Distance
44.4 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, MI
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Detroit, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Springfield to Detroit, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 44.8 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 46 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of roughly $7, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate within the Midwest. Since the entire drive takes less than an hour, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex itineraries. This trip is designed for those who need to get from point A to point B efficiently without unnecessary delays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-75 South | 41.5 mi | 45m |
| Dixie Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Congress Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Woodward Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chrysler Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cadillac Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-75 South
— 41.5 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on Dixie Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Highway
2
Continue on Dixie Highway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Dixie Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
4
Merge onto I 75
41 mi
·
45 min
·
I-75 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 375
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Jefferson Avenue East
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive
133 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chrysler Drive
8
Turn right onto East Congress Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Congress Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
449 ft
·
19 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
10
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
11
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Springfield, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 43.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Detroit
Navigation decision point
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 75 / I-75 South
Merge onto I 75 / I-75 South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
42.8 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
43.6 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
43.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
East Congress Street
Turn right onto East Congress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.94 one way
$13.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Sunday
Local time
10:41 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
7 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
51m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike long-haul interstate routes, this journey features no significant stretches of highway, meaning you will be navigating local roads rather than cruising at high speeds for long periods. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Dixie Highway, emphasizing the frequent turns and shifts in direction required to reach your destination. You will primarily utilize Dixie Highway and I-75 South, but do not expect a monotonous interstate grind. Instead, stay alert for the constant transitions inherent in this 44.8-mile transit.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.5 mi on I-75 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-75 South and Dixie Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 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 51m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.5 miles on I-75 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 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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