How far is Elk Rapids, MI from Detroit, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elk Rapids and Detroit is 213.17 miles (343.07 km).

Flight distance from Elk Rapids, MI to Detroit, MI is 213.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Elk Rapids to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elk Rapids, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 253.5 miles (407.97 km) by car.

Driving from Elk Rapids to Detroit will take approximately 03 hours 57 minutes.

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#1 Elk Rapids

City in Antrim County, Michigan, United States of America

Population 1626
GPS Coordinates 44°53'44"N 85°24'59"W
Latitude 44.8955600
Longitude -85.4164600
Altitude 182
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 Elk Rapids and Detroit

The distance between Elk Rapids and Detroit is 408 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 31 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 Elk Rapids and Detroit. The current time is 04:13:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.86 liters (8.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elk Rapids and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elk Rapids to Detroit is $30.01 (diesel $38.52).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $30.01 $34.48 $38.92 $38.52

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 Elk Rapids and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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