How far is Lake, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake and Detroit is 144.26 miles (232.16 km).
Flight distance from Lake, MI to Detroit, MI is 144.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Lake to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 174.87 miles (281.43 km) by car.
Driving from Lake to Detroit will take approximately 02 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Lake
Township in Roscommon County, Michigan
| Population | 1198 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°51'7"N 85°0'19"W |
| Latitude | 43.8519700 |
| Longitude | -85.0053100 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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 Lake and Detroit
The distance between Lake and Detroit is 281 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 07 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 Lake and Detroit. The current time is 22:57:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.36 liters (6.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake to Detroit is $20.7 (diesel $26.57).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $20.7 | $23.79 | $26.85 | $26.57 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
