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Distance from Watts, CA to DTW Airport

Distance

2,272 mi

Time

1 day 16 hours

Gas Cost

$208 - $404

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There are 1,966.12 miles from Watts to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) in northeast direction and 2,272 miles (3,656.43 kilometers) by car, following the I-70 route.

Watts and DTW Airport are 1 day 16 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Watts, CA to DTW Airport. The halfway point is Big Springs, NE.

Please note the time difference between Watts, CA and DTW Airport is 3 hours. The current time in Watts is 2:40 pm and the current time in DTW Airport is 5:40 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 91.25 gallons of gas to cover the route between Watts, CA and DTW Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Watts to DTW Airport is $292.38.

During the route, an average car will release 1,787.85 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 Watts, CA and DTW Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Watts, CA 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 41.033012 and -102.015099, or 41º 1' 58.8432" N, 102º 0' 54.3564" W. This location is 1,136.12 miles away from Watts, CA and DTW Airport and it would take approximately 20 hours to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Big Springs, NE, situated 1,212 miles from Watts, CA and 1,062 miles from DTW Airport. It would take 17 hours 58 mins to go from Watts to Big Springs and 15 hours 33 mins to go from DTW to Big Springs.

Major Cities Along the Route

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