Auburn Hills to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

26.4 miles 42.5 km · straight line
32.1 miles actual route 51.6 km · driving distance
40min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Auburn Hills from Detroit?

The distance from Auburn Hills to Detroit is 26.4 miles (42.5 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located SSE of Auburn Hills. By car, the driving distance is approximately 32.1 miles, taking about 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Auburn Hills and Detroit. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Auburn Hills to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Auburn Hills & Detroit

Quick Facts

Auburn Hills
42.69°N, 83.23°W
America/Detroit
293m elevation
Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 9 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 942.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM