How far is Plainfield, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Plainfield and Detroit is 55.35 miles (89.08 km).
Flight distance from Plainfield, MI to Detroit, MI is 55.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Plainfield to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Plainfield, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 71.39 miles (114.89 km) by car.
Driving from Plainfield to Detroit will take approximately 01 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Plainfield
Charter township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 3719 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°29'49"N 84°6'27"W |
| Latitude | 42.4969800 |
| Longitude | -84.1074600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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 Plainfield and Detroit
The distance between Plainfield and Detroit is 115 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 16 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 Plainfield and Detroit. The current time is 01:49:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.54 liters (2.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Plainfield and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Plainfield to Detroit is $8.45 (diesel $10.85).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $8.45 | $9.71 | $10.96 | $10.85 |
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 Plainfield and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
