How far is Melvindale, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Melvindale and Detroit is 7.43 miles (11.95 km).
Flight distance from Melvindale, MI to Detroit, MI is 7.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Melvindale, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 9.84 miles (15.84 km) by car.
Driving from Melvindale to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Melvindale
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 10184 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°16'57"N 83°10'31"W |
| Latitude | 42.2825400 |
| Longitude | -83.1752000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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 Melvindale and Detroit
The distance between Melvindale and Detroit is 16 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 10 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 Melvindale and Detroit. The current time is 12:27:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.31 liters (0.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Melvindale and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Melvindale to Detroit is $1.17 (diesel $1.5).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $1.17 | $1.34 | $1.51 | $1.5 |
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 Melvindale and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
