Detroit to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Detroit from Miami?

The distance from Detroit to Miami is 1156.2 miles (1860.8 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located S of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1369.6 miles, taking about 25h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Miami in Florida.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Miami. 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.