Flight Time from Chicago Lawn to Detroit
The flight from Chicago Lawn to Detroit covers about 242 mi and takes roughly 57 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Chicago Lawn and Detroit are about 242 mi (389 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 295 mi (474 km), a drive of about 5 hr 16 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 57 min.
| Straight-line distance | 242 mi / 389 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 295 mi / 474 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 16 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 57 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $37 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 42.077, -85.381 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Chicago Lawn to Detroit is about 242 mi (389 km) in a straight line, and roughly 295 mi (474 km) by road.