How far is Washington, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Washington and Detroit is 27.16 miles (43.71 km).
Flight distance from Washington, MI to Detroit, MI is 27.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Washington, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 34.3 miles (55.2 km) by car.
Driving from Washington to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Washington
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
| Population | 28846 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°43'28"N 83°2'10"W |
| Latitude | 42.7244800 |
| Longitude | -83.0360400 |
| 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 Washington and Detroit
The distance between Washington and Detroit is 55 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 36 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 Washington and Detroit. The current time is 20:37:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.58 liters (1.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Washington and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Washington to Detroit is $4.06 (diesel $5.21).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $4.06 | $4.67 | $5.27 | $5.21 |
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 Washington and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
