Detroit to Voyageurs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

637 miles 1025.2 km · straight line
853.2 miles actual route 1373.1 km · driving distance
17h 11min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Voyageurs?

The distance from Detroit to Voyageurs is 637 miles (1025.2 km) as the crow flies. Voyageurs is located NW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 853.2 miles, taking about 17h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Voyageurs in Minnesota.

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. 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 Voyageurs. 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 Voyageurs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 11min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 37min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 20min $102–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Voyageurs

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Voyageurs
48.50°N, 92.83°W
America/Chicago
340m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM