How far is Bay City, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bay City and Detroit is 97.12 miles (156.3 km).
Flight distance from Bay City, MI to Detroit, MI is 97.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Bay City to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bay City, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 116.11 miles (186.85 km) by car.
Driving from Bay City to Detroit will take approximately 01 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Bay City
City in Bay County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 32717 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°35'40"N 83°53'20"W |
| Latitude | 43.5944700 |
| Longitude | -83.8888600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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 Bay City and Detroit
The distance between Bay City and Detroit is 187 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 04 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 Bay City and Detroit. The current time is 01:23:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.51 liters (4.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bay City and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bay City to Detroit is $13.75 (diesel $17.64).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $13.75 | $15.79 | $17.83 | $17.64 |
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 April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bay City and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
