Detroit to Superior: Road Trip Guide & Distance

539 miles 867.4 km · straight line
702.5 miles actual route 1130.5 km · driving distance
13h 55min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Superior?

The distance from Detroit to Superior is 539 miles (867.4 km) as the crow flies. Superior is located NW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 702.5 miles, taking about 13h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Superior in Wisconsin.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 55min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 42min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 6min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Superior

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Superior
46.72°N, 92.10°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM