Detroit to Stamford, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

498.1 miles 801.6 km · straight line
648.1 miles actual route 1043 km · driving distance
12h 15min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Stamford, Connecticut?

The distance from Detroit to Stamford, Connecticut is 498.1 miles (801.6 km) as the crow flies. Stamford, Connecticut is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 648.1 miles, taking about 12h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Stamford, Connecticut in Connecticut.

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. 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 Stamford, Connecticut. 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 Stamford, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 15min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 42min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~15h 56min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Stamford, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Stamford, Connecticut
41.05°N, 73.54°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM