How far is Detroit, MI from Lansing, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Detroit and Lansing is 81.71 miles (131.5 km).
Flight distance from Detroit, MI to Lansing, MI is 81.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Detroit to Lansing with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Lansing, Michigan is: 90.75 miles (146.05 km) by car.
Driving from Detroit to Lansing will take approximately 01 hours 22 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Lansing
The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County. It is located on the Grand River in central Michigan. Lansing is known for its many government buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Michigan Historical Museum and the Michigan State Capitol.
| Population | 112640 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°43'57"N 84°33'20"W |
| Latitude | 42.7325300 |
| Longitude | -84.5555300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lansing: West Allegan Street (-84.555529,42.732588)
Estimated Travel Time Between Detroit and Lansing
The distance between Detroit and Lansing is 146 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 37 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 Detroit and Lansing. The current time is 02:48:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.12 liters (3.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Detroit and Lansing.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Detroit to Lansing is $10.74 (diesel $13.79).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $10.74 | $12.35 | $13.93 | $13.79 |
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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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Detroit and Lansing (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
