How far is Sparta, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sparta and Detroit is 146.82 miles (236.29 km).
Flight distance from Sparta, MI to Detroit, MI is 146.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Sparta to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sparta, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 171.35 miles (275.77 km) by car.
Driving from Sparta to Detroit will take approximately 02 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Sparta
Village in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 5321 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°9'39"N 85°42'36"W |
| Latitude | 43.1608600 |
| Longitude | -85.7100400 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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 Sparta and Detroit
The distance between Sparta and Detroit is 276 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 03 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 Sparta and Detroit. The current time is 06:16:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.89 liters (6.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sparta and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sparta to Detroit is $20.29 (diesel $26.04).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $20.29 | $23.31 | $26.31 | $26.04 |
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 Sparta and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
