Cleveland, Tennessee to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

505.2 miles 813.1 km · straight line
589.5 miles actual route 948.7 km · driving distance
11h 3min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
11° N bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Detroit?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Detroit is 505.2 miles (813.1 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located N of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 589.5 miles, taking about 11h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, Tennessee to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 3min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 16min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~14h 22min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Tennessee & Detroit

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m 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 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM