Auburn, Alabama to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

684.8 miles 1102 km · straight line
812.3 miles actual route 1307.2 km · driving distance
15h 23min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
11° N bearing direction

How far is Auburn, Alabama from Detroit?

The distance from Auburn, Alabama to Detroit is 684.8 miles (1102 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located N of Auburn, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 812.3 miles, taking about 15h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, Alabama in Alabama 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. 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 Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 23min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 28min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~20h 0min $97–$284* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, Alabama & Detroit

Quick Facts

Auburn, Alabama
32.61°N, 85.48°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM