How far is East Lansing, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between East Lansing and Detroit is 78.4 miles (126.17 km).
Flight distance from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI is 78.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from East Lansing to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from East Lansing, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 89.68 miles (144.33 km) by car.
Driving from East Lansing to Detroit will take approximately 01 hours 23 minutes.
#1 East Lansing
The capital of Michigan. It is located on the Red Cedar River in the central part of the state. East Lansing is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Michigan State University campus and the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts.
| Population | 45676 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°44'13"N 84°29'2"W |
| Latitude | 42.7369800 |
| Longitude | -84.4838700 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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 East Lansing and Detroit
The distance between East Lansing and Detroit is 144 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 36 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 East Lansing and Detroit. The current time is 18:28:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.98 liters (3.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between East Lansing and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from East Lansing to Detroit is $10.62 (diesel $13.63).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $10.62 | $12.2 | $13.77 | $13.63 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between East Lansing and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
