Detroit to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1757.9 miles 2829 km · straight line
2015.3 miles actual route 3243.3 km · driving distance
35h 20min estimated drive time
$194 - $239 estimated fuel cost
~4h 2min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Las Vegas?

The distance from Detroit to Las Vegas is 1757.9 miles (2829 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2015.3 miles, taking about 35h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 2min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 20min $194 - $239 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 24min $161–$302* Budget
Train ~45h 56min $242–$705* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 586 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 146 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM