How far is Nelson, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Nelson and Detroit is 91.64 miles (147.49 km).
Flight distance from Nelson, MI to Detroit, MI is 91.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Nelson to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Nelson, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 115.03 miles (185.12 km) by car.
Driving from Nelson to Detroit will take approximately 02 hours 02 minutes.
#1 Nelson
Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
| Population | 5142 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°20'3"N 84°13'47"W |
| Latitude | 43.3341900 |
| Longitude | -84.2297100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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 Nelson and Detroit
The distance between Nelson and Detroit is 185 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 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 Nelson and Detroit. The current time is 16:14:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.37 liters (4.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nelson and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nelson to Detroit is $13.62 (diesel $17.48).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $13.62 | $15.65 | $17.66 | $17.48 |
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 Nelson and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
