Dallas, Texas to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

999.2 miles 1608.1 km · straight line
1177.3 miles actual route 1894.7 km · driving distance
21h 16min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Detroit?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Detroit is 999.2 miles (1608.1 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located NE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1177.3 miles, taking about 21h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 16min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 31min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~27h 39min $141–$412* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Detroit

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 333 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM