How far is Rockford, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rockford and Detroit is 138.75 miles (223.3 km).
Flight distance from Rockford, MI to Detroit, MI is 138.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Rockford to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rockford, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 170.34 miles (274.14 km) by car.
Driving from Rockford to Detroit will take approximately 02 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Rockford
City in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 6395 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°7'12"N 85°33'36"W |
| Latitude | 43.1200300 |
| Longitude | -85.5600300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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 Rockford and Detroit
The distance between Rockford and Detroit is 274 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 02 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 Rockford and Detroit. The current time is 05:16:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.75 liters (6.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockford and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockford to Detroit is $20.17 (diesel $25.88).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $20.17 | $23.17 | $26.15 | $25.88 |
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 03, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rockford and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
