How far is Dearborn Heights, MI from Detroit, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Dearborn Heights and Detroit is 11.63 miles (18.71 km).

Flight distance from Dearborn Heights, MI to Detroit, MI is 11.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Dearborn Heights, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 17.93 miles (28.86 km) by car.

Driving from Dearborn Heights to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 22 minutes.

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#1 Dearborn Heights

A city in Wayne County, Michigan. It is located in the eastern suburbs of Detroit. Dearborn Heights is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Dearborn Heights City Hall and the Dearborn Heights Historical Society.

Population 55027
GPS Coordinates 42°20'13"N 83°16'24"W
Latitude 42.3369800
Longitude -83.2732600
Altitude 189
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 Dearborn Heights and Detroit

The distance between Dearborn Heights and Detroit is 29 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 19 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 Dearborn Heights and Detroit. The current time is 05:24:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.4 liters (0.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dearborn Heights and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dearborn Heights to Detroit is $2.12 (diesel $2.73).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $2.12 $2.44 $2.75 $2.73

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 Dearborn Heights and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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