Detroit to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
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Quick Facts
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