How far is Decatur, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Decatur and Detroit is 150.64 miles (242.44 km).
Flight distance from Decatur, MI to Detroit, MI is 150.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Decatur to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Decatur, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 165.76 miles (266.77 km) by car.
Driving from Decatur to Detroit will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Decatur
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 1876 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°6'29"N 85°58'28"W |
| Latitude | 42.1081000 |
| Longitude | -85.9744600 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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 Decatur and Detroit
The distance between Decatur and Detroit is 267 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 57 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 Decatur and Detroit. The current time is 14:00:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.14 liters (5.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Detroit is $19.62 (diesel $25.19).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $19.62 | $22.55 | $25.45 | $25.19 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Decatur and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
