Detroit to Lake Ridge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

393 miles 632.4 km · straight line
541.2 miles actual route 870.9 km · driving distance
10h 13min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Lake Ridge?

The distance from Detroit to Lake Ridge is 393 miles (632.4 km) as the crow flies. Lake Ridge is located SE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 541.2 miles, taking about 10h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge. 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 Lake Ridge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 13min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 16min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~9h 42min $65–$189* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Lake Ridge

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Lake Ridge
38.69°N, 77.30°W
America/New_York
85m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM