How far is Erie, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Erie and Detroit is 43.73 miles (70.37 km).
Flight distance from Erie, MI to Detroit, MI is 43.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Erie, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 48.63 miles (78.26 km) by car.
Driving from Erie to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Erie
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 4321 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°47'39"N 83°29'47"W |
| Latitude | 41.7942100 |
| Longitude | -83.4963200 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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 Erie and Detroit
The distance between Erie and Detroit is 78 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 52 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 Erie and Detroit. The current time is 00:29:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.5 liters (1.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Erie and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Erie to Detroit is $5.76 (diesel $7.39).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $5.76 | $6.62 | $7.47 | $7.39 |
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 Erie and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
