College Station to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1092.2 miles 1757.8 km · straight line
1277.3 miles actual route 2055.6 km · driving distance
23h 37min estimated drive time
$123 - $151 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
39° NE bearing direction

How far is College Station from Detroit?

The distance from College Station to Detroit is 1092.2 miles (1757.8 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located NE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1277.3 miles, taking about 23h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 College Station 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 College Station to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 37min $123 - $151 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 20min $102–$192* Budget
Train ~30h 42min $153–$447* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Detroit

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 364 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM