Detroit to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
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Quick Facts
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