How far is Birmingham, MI from Detroit, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Birmingham and Detroit is 17.1 miles (27.52 km).

Flight distance from Birmingham, MI to Detroit, MI is 17.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Birmingham, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 19.81 miles (31.88 km) by car.

Driving from Birmingham to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 29 minutes.

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#1 Birmingham

City in Michigan

Population 21312
GPS Coordinates 42°32'48"N 83°12'41"W
Latitude 42.5467000
Longitude -83.2113200
Altitude 237
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Birmingham and Detroit

The distance between Birmingham and Detroit is 32 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 21 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 Birmingham and Detroit. The current time is 11:03:47.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.65 liters (0.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Birmingham and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Birmingham to Detroit is $2.35 (diesel $3.01).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $2.35 $2.69 $3.04 $3.01

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Birmingham and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Birmingham 43.1 miles (69 km)

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Driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Birmingham 18.37 miles (30 km)

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Driving distance from Flint, MI to Birmingham 49.43 miles (80 km)

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Driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Birmingham 148.55 miles (239 km)

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Driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Birmingham 139.88 miles (225 km)

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Driving distance from Lansing, MI to Birmingham 80.27 miles (129 km)

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Driving distance from Livonia, MI to Birmingham 20.26 miles (33 km)

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Driving distance from Macomb, MI to Birmingham 31.56 miles (51 km)

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Driving distance from Southfield, MI to Birmingham 5.58 miles (9 km)

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