How far is Houghton Lake, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houghton Lake and Detroit is 161.99 miles (260.7 km).
Flight distance from Houghton Lake, MI to Detroit, MI is 161.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Houghton Lake to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houghton Lake, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 191.19 miles (307.69 km) by car.
Driving from Houghton Lake to Detroit will take approximately 03 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Houghton Lake
Unincorporated community in Roscommon County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 3427 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°18'53"N 84°45'53"W |
| Latitude | 44.3147400 |
| Longitude | -84.7647500 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| 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 Houghton Lake and Detroit
The distance between Houghton Lake and Detroit is 308 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 25 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 Houghton Lake and Detroit. The current time is 21:27:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.54 liters (6.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houghton Lake and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houghton Lake to Detroit is $22.63 (diesel $29.05).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $22.63 | $26.01 | $29.35 | $29.05 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Houghton Lake 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 Houghton Lake 183.55 miles (295 km)
Driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Houghton Lake 179.63 miles (289 km)
