Detroit to Lowell: Road Trip Guide & Distance

597.6 miles 961.7 km · straight line
709.6 miles actual route 1142 km · driving distance
14h 6min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Lowell?

The distance from Detroit to Lowell is 597.6 miles (961.7 km) as the crow flies. Lowell is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 709.6 miles, taking about 14h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Lowell in Massachusetts.

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. 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 Lowell. 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 Lowell

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 6min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 55min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 20min $85–$248* 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
Lowell
42.63°N, 71.32°W
America/New_York
36m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM