How far is Shelby, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shelby and Detroit is 23.46 miles (37.76 km).
Flight distance from Shelby, MI to Detroit, MI is 23.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shelby, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 31.03 miles (49.94 km) by car.
Driving from Shelby to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Shelby
City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2043 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°40'15"N 83°1'59"W |
| Latitude | 42.6708700 |
| Longitude | -83.0329800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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 Shelby and Detroit
The distance between Shelby and Detroit is 50 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 33 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 Shelby and Detroit. The current time is 13:21:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.15 liters (1.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shelby and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shelby to Detroit is $3.67 (diesel $4.72).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $3.67 | $4.22 | $4.76 | $4.72 |
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 November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shelby and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
