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Distance from Theodore, AL to DTW Airport

Distance

978 mi

Time

18 hours 8 mins

Gas Cost

$91 - $177

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There are 849.23 miles from Theodore to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) in northeast direction and 978 miles (1,573.94 kilometers) by car, following the I-65 route.

Theodore and DTW Airport are 18 hours 8 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Theodore, AL to DTW Airport. The halfway point is Cross Plains, TN.

Please note the time difference between Theodore, AL and DTW Airport is 1 hour. The current time in Theodore is 1:57 am and the current time in DTW Airport is 2:57 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 39.28 gallons of gas to cover the route between Theodore, AL and DTW Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Theodore to DTW Airport is $128.15.

During the route, an average car will release 769.66 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 $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Theodore, AL and DTW Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Theodore, AL 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 36.575954 and -86.625328, or 36º 34' 33.4344" N, 86º 37' 31.1808" W. This location is 489.09 miles away from Theodore, AL and DTW Airport and it would take approximately 9 hours 4 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Cross Plains, TN, situated 490 miles from Theodore, AL and 496 miles from DTW Airport. It would take 7 hours 31 mins to go from Theodore to Cross Plains and 7 hours 49 mins to go from DTW to Cross Plains.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Theodore, AL and DTW Airport is Nashville, TN, situated 458 miles from Theodore, AL and 522 miles from DTW Airport. It would take 6 hours 56 mins to go from Theodore to and 8 hours 18 mins to go from DTW to Nashville.