How far is Chelsea, MI from Detroit, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Chelsea and Detroit is 49.87 miles (80.26 km).

Flight distance from Chelsea, MI to Detroit, MI is 49.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chelsea, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 58.25 miles (93.74 km) by car.

Driving from Chelsea to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 57 minutes.

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#1 Chelsea

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

Population 5377
GPS Coordinates 42°19'5"N 84°1'19"W
Latitude 42.3180700
Longitude -84.0218100
Altitude 285
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 Chelsea and Detroit

The distance between Chelsea and Detroit is 94 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 02 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 Chelsea and Detroit. The current time is 08:27:46.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.78 liters (2.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chelsea and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chelsea to Detroit is $6.9 (diesel $8.85).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $6.9 $7.92 $8.94 $8.85

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 Chelsea 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 Ann Arbor, MI to Chelsea 17.25 miles (28 km)

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Driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Chelsea 74.68 miles (120 km)

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Driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Chelsea 53.38 miles (86 km)

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Driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Chelsea 47.19 miles (76 km)

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Driving distance from Flint, MI to Chelsea 69.51 miles (112 km)

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Driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Chelsea 126.58 miles (204 km)

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Driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Chelsea 85.09 miles (137 km)

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Driving distance from Lansing, MI to Chelsea 58.13 miles (94 km)

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Driving distance from Livonia, MI to Chelsea 40.82 miles (66 km)

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Driving distance from Macomb, MI to Chelsea 85.24 miles (137 km)

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Driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Chelsea 69.48 miles (112 km)

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Driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Chelsea 71.48 miles (115 km)

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