How far is Colfax, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Colfax and Detroit is 181.6 miles (292.25 km).
Flight distance from Colfax, MI to Detroit, MI is 181.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Colfax to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Colfax, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 229.51 miles (369.36 km) by car.
Driving from Colfax to Detroit will take approximately 03 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Colfax
Township in Oceana County, Michigan
| Population | 1328 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°44'36"N 86°4'45"W |
| Latitude | 43.7433400 |
| Longitude | -86.0792300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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 Colfax and Detroit
The distance between Colfax and Detroit is 369 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 06 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 Colfax and Detroit. The current time is 14:58:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.66 liters (8.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colfax and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colfax to Detroit is $27.17 (diesel $34.87).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $27.17 | $31.22 | $35.24 | $34.87 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colfax and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
