Detroit to Saguaro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1687.8 miles 2716.2 km · straight line
1955.5 miles actual route 3147.1 km · driving distance
36h 9min estimated drive time
$188 - $232 estimated fuel cost
~3h 54min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Saguaro?

The distance from Detroit to Saguaro is 1687.8 miles (2716.2 km) as the crow flies. Saguaro is located WSW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1955.5 miles, taking about 36h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 54min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Saguaro in Arizona.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit and Saguaro. 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 Saguaro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 9min $188 - $232 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 23min $156–$293* Budget
Train ~47h 0min $235–$684* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Saguaro

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Saguaro
32.18°N, 111.17°W
America/Phoenix
900m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 563 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 141 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM