How far is Erie, MI from Detroit, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Erie and Detroit is 43.73 miles (70.37 km).

Flight distance from Erie, MI to Detroit, MI is 43.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Erie, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 48.63 miles (78.26 km) by car.

Driving from Erie to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 49 minutes.

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#1 Erie

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population 4321
GPS Coordinates 41°47'39"N 83°29'47"W
Latitude 41.7942100
Longitude -83.4963200
Altitude 180
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 Erie and Detroit

The distance between Erie and Detroit is 78 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 52 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 Erie and Detroit. The current time is 09:48:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.5 liters (1.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Erie and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Erie to Detroit is $5.76 (diesel $7.39).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $5.76 $6.62 $7.47 $7.39

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Erie 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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