Arlington, Texas to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Arlington, Texas from Detroit?
The distance from Arlington, Texas to Detroit is 1014 miles (1631.9 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located NE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1198 miles, taking about 21h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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 Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Detroit
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 338 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
- You could travel this distance about 24.6 times to circle the Earth's equator