Cape Cod to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

655.6 miles 1055.1 km · straight line
771.4 miles actual route 1241.4 km · driving distance
15h 27min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Cape Cod from Detroit?

The distance from Cape Cod to Detroit is 655.6 miles (1055.1 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located W of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 771.4 miles, taking about 15h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod in Massachusetts 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Cod 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 Cape Cod to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 27min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 32min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 5min $93–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Cod & Detroit

Quick Facts

Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
10m 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 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM