How far is Elk Rapids, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elk Rapids and Detroit is 213.17 miles (343.07 km).
Flight distance from Elk Rapids, MI to Detroit, MI is 213.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Elk Rapids to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elk Rapids, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 253.5 miles (407.97 km) by car.
Driving from Elk Rapids to Detroit will take approximately 03 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Elk Rapids
City in Antrim County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1626 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°53'44"N 85°24'59"W |
| Latitude | 44.8955600 |
| Longitude | -85.4164600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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 Elk Rapids and Detroit
The distance between Elk Rapids and Detroit is 408 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 31 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 Elk Rapids and Detroit. The current time is 08:29:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.86 liters (8.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elk Rapids and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elk Rapids to Detroit is $30.01 (diesel $38.52).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $30.01 | $34.48 | $38.92 | $38.52 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elk Rapids and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
