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Cities Near Detroit

Cities near Detroit, Michigan: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Warren, Dearborn Heights, Southfield. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Detroit, Michigan is Warren, about 11 mi (18 km) away — roughly 38 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Warren11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Dearborn Heights12 mi / 19 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Southfield13 mi / 21 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Clinton Township19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Troy20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Farmington Hills20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Canton22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Shelby23 mi / 38 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Pontiac25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Ann Arbor36 mi / 57 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Detroit

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Warren, Dearborn Heights, Southfield, Clinton Township, Troy. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Detroit include Warren, Dearborn Heights, Southfield, Clinton Township, Troy. The closest is Warren, about 11 miles (18 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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