Baton Rouge to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Baton Rouge from Detroit?
The distance from Baton Rouge to Detroit is 936.3 miles (1506.9 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located NNE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1118.7 miles, taking about 20h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Detroit
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 312 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
- You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator