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

490.8 miles 789.9 km · straight line
663.3 miles actual route 1067.4 km · driving distance
12h 43min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
152° SSE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Detroit to Durham, North Carolina is 490.8 miles (789.9 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located SSE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 663.3 miles, taking about 12h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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 Detroit and Durham, North Carolina. 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 Detroit to Durham, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 43min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 16min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~12h 5min $80–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Durham, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM