Concord, North Carolina to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

496.3 miles 798.7 km · straight line
637.2 miles actual route 1025.5 km · driving distance
12h 19min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
345° NNW bearing direction

How far is Concord, North Carolina from Detroit?

The distance from Concord, North Carolina to Detroit is 496.3 miles (798.7 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located NNW of Concord, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 637.2 miles, taking about 12h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Concord, North Carolina in North Carolina 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Concord, North Carolina 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 Concord, North Carolina to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 19min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 47min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~11h 42min $76–$223* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Concord, North Carolina & Detroit

Quick Facts

Concord, North Carolina
35.41°N, 80.58°W
America/New_York
228m 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 165 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM