Detroit to Reston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

378.5 miles 609.2 km · straight line
517.8 miles actual route 833.3 km · driving distance
9h 55min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
126° SE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Reston?

The distance from Detroit to Reston is 378.5 miles (609.2 km) as the crow flies. Reston is located SE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 517.8 miles, taking about 9h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Reston in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Reston. 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 Reston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 55min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 54min $41–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 25min $62–$181* 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
Reston
38.97°N, 77.34°W
America/New_York
100m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM