Bay City, Michigan to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Bay City, Michigan from Detroit?
The distance from Bay City, Michigan to Detroit is 97.1 miles (156.3 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located SSE of Bay City, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 112.2 miles, taking about 2h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States.
This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.
Coordinates come from public place data for Bay City, Michigan and Detroit. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Bay City, Michigan to Detroit
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
- You could travel this distance about 256.4 times to circle the Earth's equator