Arches to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1410.1 miles 2269.3 km · straight line
1631 miles actual route 2624.9 km · driving distance
29h 15min estimated drive time
$157 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Arches from Detroit?

The distance from Arches to Detroit is 1410.1 miles (2269.3 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located ENE of Arches. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1631 miles, taking about 29h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Arches in Utah 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 Arches 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 Arches to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 15min $157 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 6min $130–$245* Budget
Train ~38h 2min $196–$571* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arches & Detroit

Quick Facts

Arches
38.73°N, 109.59°W
America/Denver
1510m 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 470 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM