Detroit to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

444.7 miles 715.6 km · straight line
594.1 miles actual route 956.1 km · driving distance
11h 40min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Detroit to Richmond, Virginia is 444.7 miles (715.6 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located SE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 594.1 miles, taking about 11h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 40min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 0min $48–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 5min $71–$208* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM