Detroit to Findlay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

94.3 miles 151.7 km · straight line
103.5 miles actual route 166.6 km · driving distance
2h 4min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Findlay?

The distance from Detroit to Findlay is 94.3 miles (151.7 km) as the crow flies. Findlay is located SSW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 103.5 miles, taking about 2h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Findlay in Ohio.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit and Findlay. 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 Findlay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 4min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 29min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~1h 58min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Findlay

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Findlay
41.04°N, 83.65°W
America/New_York
237m elevation
Explore more routes from Findlay

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 264.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM