How far is South Lyon, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Lyon and Detroit is 32.18 miles (51.78 km).
Flight distance from South Lyon, MI to Detroit, MI is 32.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Lyon, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 41.98 miles (67.55 km) by car.
Driving from South Lyon to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 44 minutes.
#1 South Lyon
City in southwestern Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan
| Population | 11846 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°27'38"N 83°39'6"W |
| Latitude | 42.4605900 |
| Longitude | -83.6516100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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 South Lyon and Detroit
The distance between South Lyon and Detroit is 68 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 45 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 South Lyon and Detroit. The current time is 16:20:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.61 liters (1.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Lyon and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Lyon to Detroit is $4.97 (diesel $6.38).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $4.97 | $5.71 | $6.44 | $6.38 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Lyon and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
