Clay to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

353.6 miles 569 km · straight line
408.4 miles actual route 657.2 km · driving distance
8h 13min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Clay from Detroit?

The distance from Clay to Detroit is 353.6 miles (569 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located W of Clay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 408.4 miles, taking about 8h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Clay in New York 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 Clay 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 Clay to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 13min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 52min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 48min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clay & Detroit

Quick Facts

Clay
43.19°N, 76.17°W
America/New_York
120m 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 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM