Distance from Austin to Detroit by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Austin (TX) to Detroit (MI) is 1164 miles or 1873 kilometers or 1011 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Austin to Detroit is 1362 miles (2192 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 198 miles or 319 km.

Flight distance from Austin, TX to Detroit, MI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Austin and Detroit is 1164 miles or 1873 km.
The nearest airport to Austin, is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and the nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

What is the average flight time from Austin to Detroit?

Flight time from Austin, TX to Detroit, MI is 2 hours 40 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Austin to Detroit Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Austin, TX and Detroit, MI
This map shows the distance from Austin, TX, Usa to Detroit, MI, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Austin, Texas to Detroit, Michigan is displayed below.

Driving distance from Austin, TX to Detroit, MI

The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Detroit, Michigan is 1362 miles or 2192 km.
The total driving distance from Austin, TX to Detroit, MI is 1362 miles or 2192 kilometers. Your trip begins in Austin, Texas. It ends in Detroit, Michigan.
The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Detroit, Michigan is approximately 1362 miles (2192 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 24 to 25 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Austin, TX to Detroit, MI

How long is the drive from Austin, TX to Detroit, MI?
The total driving time is 24 hours, 44 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Austin to Detroit take?
Austin and Detroit are 24 hours 44 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Austin and Detroit

Time difference between Austin (TX) and Detroit (MI) is 2 Hours.
Detroit time is 2 Hours ahead of Austin.

Current local time in AustinCurrent local time in Detroit
2025-12-16, 16:44:04 MST2025-12-16, 18:44:04 EST
How Far is it Between Austin Texas, USA and Detroit Michigan, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Austin, TX and Detroit, MI in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1362 mi 2192 km 1182.76 nmi
Straight line distance 1164 mi 1873 km 1011 nmi
Difference 198 mi 319 km 171 nmi

Austin Details

Austin is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 18' 4.2'' Longitude: W 97° 45' 9.7''
Latitude30.30116
Longitude-97.7527
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Austin

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Detroit Details

Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7''
Latitude42.33143
Longitude-83.04575
StateMichigan
Nearest airports to Detroit

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Austin, TX and Detroit, MI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 45 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 34 hours 15 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 30 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 27 hours 24 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 24 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 22 hours 50 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 21 hours 4 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 19 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 18 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 17 hours 7 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 16 hours 7 minutes