Columbus, Georgia to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

690.2 miles 1110.8 km · straight line
812.3 miles actual route 1307.3 km · driving distance
15h 22min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Georgia from Detroit?

The distance from Columbus, Georgia to Detroit is 690.2 miles (1110.8 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located N of Columbus, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 812.3 miles, taking about 15h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Georgia in Georgia 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Columbus, Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 22min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 26min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~19h 59min $97–$284* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Georgia & Detroit

Quick Facts

Columbus, Georgia
32.46°N, 84.99°W
America/New_York
82m 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 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM