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Distance from La Mesa, TX to DTW Airport

Distance

1,415 mi

Time

1 day 1 hour

Gas Cost

$130 - $252

There are 1,207.73 miles from La Mesa to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) in northeast direction and 1,415 miles (2,277.22 kilometers) by car, following the I-44 route.

La Mesa and DTW Airport are 1 day 1 hour far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from La Mesa, TX to DTW Airport. The halfway point is Marshfield, MO.

Please note the time difference between La Mesa, TX and DTW Airport is 1 hour. The current time in La Mesa is 12:51 pm and the current time in DTW Airport is 1:51 pm.

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From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

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From $28

Vans

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 56.82 gallons of gas to cover the route between La Mesa, TX and DTW Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from La Mesa to DTW Airport is $182.06.

During the route, an average car will release 1,113.26 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.20 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 11, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between La Mesa, TX and DTW Airport

If you want to meet halfway between La Mesa, TX and DTW Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 37.347427 and -92.975716, or 37º 20' 50.7372" N, 92º 58' 32.5776" W. This location is 707.44 miles away from La Mesa, TX and DTW Airport and it would take approximately 12 hours 56 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Marshfield, MO, situated 747 miles from La Mesa, TX and 732 miles from DTW Airport. It would take 11 hours 21 mins to go from La Mesa to Marshfield and 11 hours 18 mins to go from DTW to Marshfield.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between La Mesa, TX and DTW Airport is Springfield, MO, situated 722 miles from La Mesa, TX and 755 miles from DTW Airport. It would take 11 hours 1 min to go from La Mesa to and 11 hours 41 mins to go from DTW to Springfield.