Detroit to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Wilmington, North Carolina?
The distance from Detroit to Wilmington, North Carolina is 624.4 miles (1004.8 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SSE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 818.1 miles, taking about 15h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Wilmington, North Carolina. 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 Wilmington, North Carolina
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator