How far is Sault Ste. Marie, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sault Ste. Marie and Detroit is 294.75 miles (474.35 km).
Flight distance from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Detroit, MI is 294.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Sault Ste. Marie to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 346.58 miles (557.76 km) by car.
Driving from Sault Ste. Marie to Detroit will take approximately 04 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Sault Ste. Marie
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 13359 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°29'43"N 84°20'43"W |
| Latitude | 46.4953000 |
| Longitude | -84.3453200 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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 Sault Ste. Marie and Detroit
The distance between Sault Ste. Marie and Detroit is 558 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 11 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 Sault Ste. Marie and Detroit. The current time is 04:16:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 46.29 liters (12.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sault Ste. Marie and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sault Ste. Marie to Detroit is $41.03 (diesel $52.66).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $41.03 | $47.15 | $53.21 | $52.66 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sault Ste. Marie and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Sault Ste. Marie 338.89 miles (545 km)
Driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Sault Ste. Marie 335.52 miles (540 km)
Driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Sault Ste. Marie 324.57 miles (522 km)
