How far is Shelby, MI from Detroit, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Shelby and Detroit is 23.46 miles (37.76 km).

Flight distance from Shelby, MI to Detroit, MI is 23.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Shelby, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 31.03 miles (49.94 km) by car.

Driving from Shelby to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 42 minutes.

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#1 Shelby

City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States

Population 2043
GPS Coordinates 42°40'15"N 83°1'59"W
Latitude 42.6708700
Longitude -83.0329800
Altitude 207
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Shelby and Detroit

The distance between Shelby and Detroit is 50 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 33 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 Shelby and Detroit. The current time is 04:00:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.15 liters (1.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shelby and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shelby to Detroit is $3.67 (diesel $4.72).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $3.67 $4.22 $4.76 $4.72

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shelby 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

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Driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Shelby 63.71 miles (103 km)

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Driving distance from Flint, MI to Shelby 54.66 miles (88 km)

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Driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Shelby 164.44 miles (265 km)

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Driving distance from Lansing, MI to Shelby 106.47 miles (171 km)

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Driving distance from Livonia, MI to Shelby 39.88 miles (64 km)

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Driving distance from Macomb, MI to Shelby 5.83 miles (9 km)

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