How far is Big Rapids, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Big Rapids and Detroit is 155.18 miles (249.74 km).
Flight distance from Big Rapids, MI to Detroit, MI is 155.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Big Rapids to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Big Rapids, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 212.21 miles (341.52 km) by car.
Driving from Big Rapids to Detroit will take approximately 03 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Big Rapids
City in the U.S. state of Michigan
| Population | 10408 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°41'53"N 85°29'1"W |
| Latitude | 43.6980800 |
| Longitude | -85.4836600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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 Big Rapids and Detroit
The distance between Big Rapids and Detroit is 342 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 47 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 Big Rapids and Detroit. The current time is 05:37:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.35 liters (7.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Big Rapids and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Big Rapids to Detroit is $25.12 (diesel $32.24).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $25.12 | $28.87 | $32.58 | $32.24 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Big Rapids and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
