Detroit to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Wilkes-Barre?
The distance from Detroit to Wilkes-Barre is 376.5 miles (605.9 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 510.1 miles, taking about 9h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre. 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 Wilkes-Barre
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
- You could travel this distance about 66.1 times to circle the Earth's equator