Detroit to Harrisonburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

346.7 miles 557.9 km · straight line
516 miles actual route 830.5 km · driving distance
9h 56min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Harrisonburg?

The distance from Detroit to Harrisonburg is 346.7 miles (557.9 km) as the crow flies. Harrisonburg is located SE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 516 miles, taking about 9h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Harrisonburg in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Harrisonburg. 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 Harrisonburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 56min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 55min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 26min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Harrisonburg

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM