Detroit to Grand Canyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Grand Canyon?
The distance from Detroit to Grand Canyon is 1605.5 miles (2583.8 km) as the crow flies. Grand Canyon is located W of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1970.2 miles, taking about 35h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 44min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Grand Canyon in Arizona.
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. 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 Detroit and Grand Canyon. 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 Grand Canyon
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 535 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 134 hours
- You could travel this distance about 15.5 times to circle the Earth's equator