Detroit to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from State College?
The distance from Detroit to State College is 288.3 miles (464 km) as the crow flies. State College is located ESE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391.5 miles, taking about 7h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and State College in Pennsylvania.
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 State College. 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 State College
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
- You could travel this distance about 86.4 times to circle the Earth's equator