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.
#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 |
#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 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 03:27:10.
| 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 November 25, 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.
