Detroit to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288.3 miles 464 km · straight line
391.5 miles actual route 630.1 km · driving distance
7h 22min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
110° ESE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 22min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 50min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 0min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & State College

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
State College
40.79°N, 77.86°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM