Detroit to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

597.1 miles 961 km · straight line
701.7 miles actual route 1129.3 km · driving distance
13h 53min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Providence?

The distance from Detroit to Providence is 597.1 miles (961 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 701.7 miles, taking about 13h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Providence in Rhode Island.

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 Providence. 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 Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 53min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 40min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 3min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Providence

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Providence
41.82°N, 71.41°W
America/New_York
23m 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