Albuquerque to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1362 miles 2191.9 km · straight line
1563.6 miles actual route 2516.4 km · driving distance
28h 6min estimated drive time
$150 - $185 estimated fuel cost
~3h 14min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Detroit?

The distance from Albuquerque to Detroit is 1362 miles (2191.9 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1563.6 miles, taking about 28h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 14min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Detroit in Michigan.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 6min $150 - $185 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 43min $125–$235* Budget
Train ~36h 32min $188–$547* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Detroit

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m 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 454 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM