Atlanta to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

597.4 miles 961.5 km · straight line
708.5 miles actual route 1140.3 km · driving distance
13h 24min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Detroit?

The distance from Atlanta to Detroit is 597.4 miles (961.5 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located N of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 708.5 miles, taking about 13h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 24min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 5min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~17h 25min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Detroit

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM