How far is Detroit, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Detroit and Grand Rapids is 140.23 miles (225.68 km).
Flight distance from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is 140.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Detroit to Grand Rapids with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Grand Rapids, Michigan is: 159.04 miles (255.95 km) by car.
Driving from Detroit to Grand Rapids will take approximately 02 hours 20 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Grand Rapids
The second most populous city in Michigan. It is located in the western part of the state. Grand Rapids is known for its many breweries, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
| Population | 200031 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°57'48"N 85°40'5"W |
| Latitude | 42.9633600 |
| Longitude | -85.6680900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Grand Rapids: West Fulton Street (-85.668092,42.963219)
Estimated Travel Time Between Detroit and Grand Rapids
The distance between Detroit and Grand Rapids is 256 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 50 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 Detroit and Grand Rapids. The current time is 02:36:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.24 liters (5.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Detroit and Grand Rapids.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Detroit to Grand Rapids is $18.83 (diesel $24.17).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $18.83 | $21.63 | $24.42 | $24.17 |
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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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Detroit and Grand Rapids (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
