Detroit to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

429.5 miles 691.2 km · straight line
576.7 miles actual route 928.1 km · driving distance
10h 49min estimated drive time
$56 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Wilmington, Delaware?

The distance from Detroit to Wilmington, Delaware is 429.5 miles (691.2 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, Delaware is located ESE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 576.7 miles, taking about 10h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Wilmington, Delaware in Delaware.

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 Wilmington, Delaware. 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, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 49min $56 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 59min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~10h 17min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Wilmington, Delaware

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Wilmington, Delaware
39.75°N, 75.55°W
America/New_York
28m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM