How far is Sparta, MI from Detroit, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sparta and Detroit is 146.82 miles (236.29 km).

Flight distance from Sparta, MI to Detroit, MI is 146.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Sparta to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sparta, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 171.35 miles (275.77 km) by car.

Driving from Sparta to Detroit will take approximately 02 hours 41 minutes.

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#1 Sparta

Village in Kent County, Michigan

Population 5321
GPS Coordinates 43°9'39"N 85°42'36"W
Latitude 43.1608600
Longitude -85.7100400
Altitude 231
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 Sparta and Detroit

The distance between Sparta and Detroit is 276 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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 Sparta and Detroit. The current time is 08:02:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.89 liters (6.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sparta and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sparta to Detroit is $20.29 (diesel $26.04).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $20.29 $23.31 $26.31 $26.04

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 Sparta 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 Lansing, MI to Sparta 82.11 miles (132 km)

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Driving distance from Macomb, MI to Sparta 183.49 miles (295 km)

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