How far is California, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between California and Detroit is 101.24 miles (162.93 km).
Flight distance from California, MI to Detroit, MI is 101.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from California to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from California, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 130.67 miles (210.29 km) by car.
Driving from California to Detroit will take approximately 02 hours 16 minutes.
#1 California
Township in Branch County, Michigan
| Population | 1030 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°47'47"N 84°52'60"W |
| Latitude | 41.7964400 |
| Longitude | -84.8832900 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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 California and Detroit
The distance between California and Detroit is 210 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 20 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 California and Detroit. The current time is 05:26:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.45 liters (4.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between California and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from California to Detroit is $15.47 (diesel $19.85).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $15.47 | $17.78 | $20.06 | $19.85 |
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 December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between California and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
