Origin
Webberville, MI
Morning in Webberville on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Webberville, 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
1h 23m
Distance
70.8 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Webberville, MI
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Detroit, MI
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Trip Overview
This 70.8-mile drive from Webberville, Michigan, to Detroit, Michigan, is a straightforward trip that takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. Designed as a single-day adventure, it's an easy one-day excursion with no need for an overnight stay. You'll navigate using Stockbridge Road and I-96 East before reaching the Walter P. Reuther Freeway into the city. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this route offers an economical way to travel between these two Midwest locations. The profile of this drive is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local and less highway-intensive experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 40.9 mi | 43m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 17.8 mi | 23m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| West Grand River Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Stockbridge Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Larned Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Woodward Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cadillac Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 40.9 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webberville, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on West Grand River Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Grand River Avenue
2
Turn left onto M 43; M 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stockbridge Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
4
Merge onto I 96
41 mi
·
43 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on I 696
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto M 10
18 mi
·
23 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Larned Street, Downtown
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on West Larned Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Larned Street
9
Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the straight lane.
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
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Webberville, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 70.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge Road
Turn left onto M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 96
Merge onto I 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
52.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
M 10 / John C Lodge Freeway
Merge onto M 10 / John C Lodge Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward Larned Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1B
Toward Larned Street, Downtown
5
70.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
Woodward Avenue
Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.07 one way
$22.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.15 | $24.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.63 | $31.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
8:14 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
1 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
1h 23m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' on this journey, as indicated by its profile. With a highway share of 0%, this route emphasizes local roads over high-speed interstate travel. While there isn't a specific 'longest stretch' noted, the frequent turns suggest a pace that allows for observation of the surrounding areas. The progression likely involves navigating through various local road systems rather than long, uninterrupted highway segments, making it a more engaging, albeit potentially slower, drive.
96% 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: 40.9 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and John C Lodge Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge Road.
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 1h 23m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles (M 10 / John C Lodge Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Webberville, MI to Detroit, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.
M 5 East: Port Huron
43.4 mi in
|
~48m
|
via I 696
About the Cities
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 1h 23m. Total distance: 70.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.9 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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.
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 1.3 miles (M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles (M 10 / John C Lodge Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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