Charleston, South Carolina to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Detroit?
The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Detroit is 681.7 miles (1097.1 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located NNW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 845.5 miles, taking about 16h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina 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. 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 Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina to Detroit
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 227 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
- You could travel this distance about 36.5 times to circle the Earth's equator