Detroit to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Lake Placid?
The distance from Detroit to Lake Placid is 475 miles (764.4 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located ENE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 552.7 miles, taking about 11h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Lake Placid 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 Lake Placid. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
- You could travel this distance about 52.4 times to circle the Earth's equator