Detroit to Lynchburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Lynchburg?
The distance from Detroit to Lynchburg is 397.7 miles (640.1 km) as the crow flies. Lynchburg is located SSE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 603.7 miles, taking about 11h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Lynchburg in Virginia.
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 Lynchburg. 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 133 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
- You could travel this distance about 62.6 times to circle the Earth's equator