Clinton, Iowa to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367.7 miles 591.7 km · straight line
422.1 miles actual route 679.3 km · driving distance
8h 5min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Clinton, Iowa from Detroit?

The distance from Clinton, Iowa to Detroit is 367.7 miles (591.7 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located E of Clinton, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 422.1 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Clinton, Iowa in Iowa 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clinton, Iowa 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 Clinton, Iowa to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 5min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 42min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 41min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clinton, Iowa & Detroit

Quick Facts

Clinton, Iowa
41.84°N, 90.19°W
America/Chicago
179m 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 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM