Columbia, Missouri to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Columbia, Missouri from Detroit?
The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Detroit is 539.7 miles (868.5 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located ENE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 652.3 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Detroit
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.1 times to circle the Earth's equator