Detroit to Ithaca: Road Trip Guide & Distance

334 miles 537.5 km · straight line
404.7 miles actual route 651.3 km · driving distance
8h 28min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Ithaca?

The distance from Detroit to Ithaca is 334 miles (537.5 km) as the crow flies. Ithaca is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 404.7 miles, taking about 8h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Ithaca in New York.

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 Ithaca. 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 Ithaca

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 28min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 10min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~8h 3min $49–$142* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Ithaca
42.44°N, 76.50°W
America/New_York
124m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM