Charlottesville to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charlottesville from Detroit?

The distance from Charlottesville to Detroit is 382.6 miles (615.8 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located NW of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 544.9 miles, taking about 11h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia 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. 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 Charlottesville 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.