How far is Alpena, MI from Detroit, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Alpena and Detroit is 189.63 miles (305.18 km).

Flight distance from Alpena, MI to Detroit, MI is 189.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Alpena to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Alpena, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 249.95 miles (402.26 km) by car.

Driving from Alpena to Detroit will take approximately 03 hours 58 minutes.

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#1 Alpena

City in and county seat of Alpena County, Michigan, United States

Population 8696
GPS Coordinates 45°3'42"N 83°25'58"W
Latitude 45.0616800
Longitude -83.4327500
Altitude 180
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 Alpena and Detroit

The distance between Alpena and Detroit is 402 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 28 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 Alpena and Detroit. The current time is 06:39:45.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 19 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.39 liters (8.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alpena and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alpena to Detroit is $29.59 (diesel $37.98).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $29.59 $34 $38.38 $37.98

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 November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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