Detroit to Norwalk, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

503.7 miles 810.7 km · straight line
656.9 miles actual route 1057.2 km · driving distance
12h 26min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Norwalk, Connecticut?

The distance from Detroit to Norwalk, Connecticut is 503.7 miles (810.7 km) as the crow flies. Norwalk, Connecticut is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 656.9 miles, taking about 12h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Norwalk, Connecticut in Connecticut.

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 Norwalk, Connecticut. 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 Norwalk, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 26min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 55min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~16h 10min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Norwalk, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Norwalk, Connecticut
41.12°N, 73.41°W
America/New_York
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM