Bristol, Tennessee to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

399 miles 642.1 km · straight line
519.7 miles actual route 836.3 km · driving distance
10h 45min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Detroit?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Detroit is 399 miles (642.1 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located N of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 519.7 miles, taking about 10h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee and Detroit in Michigan.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Bristol, Tennessee 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 Bristol, Tennessee to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 45min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 54min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~10h 13min $62–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Detroit

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m 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 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM