How far is Harbor Springs, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Harbor Springs and Detroit is 235.1 miles (378.35 km).
Flight distance from Harbor Springs, MI to Detroit, MI is 235.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Harbor Springs to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Harbor Springs, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 282.9 miles (455.28 km) by car.
Driving from Harbor Springs to Detroit will take approximately 04 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Harbor Springs
City in Emmet County, Michigan
| Population | 1203 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°25'54"N 84°59'31"W |
| Latitude | 45.4316800 |
| Longitude | -84.9920000 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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 Harbor Springs and Detroit
The distance between Harbor Springs and Detroit is 455 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 03 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 Harbor Springs and Detroit. The current time is 11:37:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.79 liters (9.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Harbor Springs and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Harbor Springs to Detroit is $33.49 (diesel $42.99).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $33.49 | $38.48 | $43.43 | $42.99 |
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 May 20, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Harbor Springs and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Harbor Springs 275.18 miles (443 km)
Driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Harbor Springs 270.85 miles (436 km)
