How far is Alpena, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alpena and Detroit is 189.63 miles (305.18 km).
Flight distance from Alpena, MI to Detroit, MI is 189.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Alpena to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alpena, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 249.95 miles (402.26 km) by car.
Driving from Alpena to Detroit will take approximately 03 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Alpena
City in and county seat of Alpena County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 8696 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°3'42"N 83°25'58"W |
| Latitude | 45.0616800 |
| Longitude | -83.4327500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. It is located on the Detroit River in southeastern Michigan. Detroit was once a major center for the automobile industry, but it has struggled in recent years.
| Population | 665369 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°19'53"N 83°2'45"W |
| Latitude | 42.3314300 |
| Longitude | -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Detroit: Cadillac Square (-83.04575,42.331399)
Estimated Travel Time Between Alpena and Detroit
The distance between Alpena and Detroit is 402 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Alpena and Detroit. The current time is 06:28:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.39 liters (8.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alpena and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alpena to Detroit is $29.59 (diesel $37.98).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $29.59 | $34 | $38.38 | $37.98 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 06, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alpena and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
