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Trip from Worth, 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

2h 35m

Distance

135.5 mi

218 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 25m ★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Worth, MI, MI

Worth, MI

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Downtown Detroit, MI, MI

Detroit, MI

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Trip Overview

This 135.5-mile drive from Worth, MI, to Detroit, MI, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 2 hours and 35 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 83% of the journey on major roads like I-75. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, this is an economical option for exploring between two points within the Midwest region. Given the relatively short duration and straightforward path, you can plan for a flexible departure and arrive in Detroit with plenty of time to spare.

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

67.7 miles from Worth, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 111.8 mi 2h
North Huron Road 16.9 mi 23m
South Huron Road 4.1 mi 5m
North Mable Street 1.1 mi 2m
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway 0.7 mi 1m
East Congress Street 0.5 mi 1m
Woodward Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Worth Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 111.8 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Worth Road

249 ft · 14 sec · Worth Road
2

Turn left onto M 13

4.1 mi · 5 min · South Huron Road
3

Continue on M 13

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mable Street
4

Continue on M 13

17 mi · 23 min · North Huron Road
5

Merge onto I 75; US 23

38 mi · 40 min · I 75; US 23
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

11 mi · 11 min · I 75; US 23
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

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

Keep slight left at fork onto I 375

0.7 mi · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Jefferson Avenue East Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

133 ft · 8 sec · Chrysler Drive
11

Turn right onto East Congress Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Congress Street
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

449 ft · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue
13

Turn right onto Cadillac Square

126 ft · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
14

Arrive at destination

Cadillac Square

Trip Plan

For this 2-and-a-half-hour journey, leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Detroit with ample daylight. Since the drive is relatively short, you can afford to be flexible with your stops, but plan for at least one break. The longest stretch is over 111 miles, so consider a quick stop around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel; with a $21 estimated cost, you should be well-prepared, but it's always wise to top off before heading out of Worth, MI.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.7 miles from Worth, MI, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.8 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 30 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.7 miles or 1h 20m 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 6m

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 Worth, 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 Worth, MI

This is one driving day of about 135.5 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Worth, 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 111.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Holly, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Holly, MI

68 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

Buena Vista, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flint, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from Worth, 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 111.8 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 135.5

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

1.8 mi

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Troy, Michigan

2.1 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 135.5

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 135.5

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 135.5

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 116.1

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 29

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Roasting Plant Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 135.5

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 135.5

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 135.5

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 135.5

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 135.5

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13138161440

Visit website

Alba

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 135.5

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13134624797

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.4

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 67.7

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Detroit Rolling Pub

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 135.5

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 135.5

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 135.5

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668200

Visit website

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 135.5

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668200

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 67.7

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 135.5

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+13133960217

Visit website

Troy Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 116.1

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12485243570

Visit website

Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 29

University Center, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19899647125

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 134.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | M 13 / South Huron Road

Turn left onto M 13 / South Huron Road

Navigation decision point

6
70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 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
133.9 mi into trip | ~2h 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
134.6 mi into trip | ~2h 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
134.9 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | East Congress Street

Turn right onto East Congress Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.18 one way

$42.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.26 $46.52
premium $4.89 $26.08 $52.15
diesel $5.61 $29.92 $59.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.7 0 $14.23 $6.50
Efficient EV 33.9 0 $11.86 $5.42
EV Truck/SUV 54.2 0 $18.97 $8.67

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Worth, MI

Late night in Worth on Sunday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Detroit, MI

Late night in Detroit on Sunday

Local time

3:29 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

10 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

2h 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 experience on this route, with the majority of your travel occurring on I-75. You'll encounter 111.8 miles of uninterrupted driving on this main interstate, giving you a consistent pace. While North Huron Road and South Huron Road will offer brief detours from the main highway, the overall character of the drive is geared towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. This means you'll likely be covering ground quickly for most of the 135.5 miles.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.8 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Huron Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 13 / South Huron Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 (M 13 / South Huron Road): Navigation decision point; at 70.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.9 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 2h 35m. Total distance: 135.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.8 miles on I 75. 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 13 / South Huron Road): Navigation decision point; at 70.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.9 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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