Phoenix to Sleeping Bear Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1590.1 miles 2559 km · straight line
2058.2 miles actual route 3312.4 km · driving distance
37h 15min estimated drive time
$198 - $244 estimated fuel cost
~3h 42min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from Sleeping Bear Dunes?

The distance from Phoenix to Sleeping Bear Dunes is 1590.1 miles (2559 km) as the crow flies. Sleeping Bear Dunes is located NE of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2058.2 miles, taking about 37h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 42min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix in Arizona and Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan.

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 Phoenix and Sleeping Bear Dunes. 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 Phoenix to Sleeping Bear Dunes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 15min $198 - $244 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 42min $165–$309* Budget
Train ~48h 26min $247–$720* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & Sleeping Bear Dunes

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
Sleeping Bear Dunes
44.80°N, 86.05°W
America/Detroit
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 530 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 133 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM