How far is Columbus, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbus and Detroit is 42.76 miles (68.82 km).
Flight distance from Columbus, MI to Detroit, MI is 42.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbus, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 51.8 miles (83.36 km) by car.
Driving from Columbus to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Columbus
Township in St. Clair County, Michigan
| Population | 4038 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°52'56"N 82°39'45"W |
| Latitude | 42.8822500 |
| Longitude | -82.6624200 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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 Columbus and Detroit
The distance between Columbus and Detroit is 83 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 55 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 Columbus and Detroit. The current time is 04:58:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.92 liters (1.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Detroit is $6.13 (diesel $7.87).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $6.13 | $7.05 | $7.95 | $7.87 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
