How far is Franklin, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Franklin and Detroit is 18.71 miles (30.11 km).
Flight distance from Franklin, MI to Detroit, MI is 18.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Franklin, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 21.53 miles (34.65 km) by car.
Driving from Franklin to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Franklin
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 3221 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°31'20"N 83°18'22"W |
| Latitude | 42.5222600 |
| Longitude | -83.3060400 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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 Franklin and Detroit
The distance between Franklin and Detroit is 35 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 23 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 Franklin and Detroit. The current time is 00:17:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.88 liters (0.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Franklin and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Franklin to Detroit is $2.55 (diesel $3.27).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $2.55 | $2.93 | $3.31 | $3.27 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Franklin and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
