Detroit to Savannah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

716.3 miles 1152.8 km · straight line
888.6 miles actual route 1430.1 km · driving distance
16h 51min estimated drive time
$86 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
171° S bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Savannah?

The distance from Detroit to Savannah is 716.3 miles (1152.8 km) as the crow flies. Savannah is located S of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 888.6 miles, taking about 16h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Savannah in Georgia.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Savannah. 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 Savannah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 51min $86 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 13min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~21h 54min $107–$311* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Savannah

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Savannah
32.08°N, 81.09°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM