Athens, Georgia to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

578.6 miles 931.2 km · straight line
712.2 miles actual route 1146.2 km · driving distance
14h 18min estimated drive time
$69 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from Detroit?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Detroit is 578.6 miles (931.2 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located N of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 712.2 miles, taking about 14h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia 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 Athens, Georgia to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 18min $69 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 10min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 35min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & Detroit

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM