Distance from Detroit to Cleveland by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Cleveland (OH) is 91 miles or 146 kilometers or 79 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Cleveland is 169 miles (272 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 78 miles or 126 km.

Detroit to Cleveland Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Cleveland, OH

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Cleveland, Ohio is 169 miles or 272 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Cleveland, OH is 169 miles or 272 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Cleveland, Ohio.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Cleveland, Ohio is approximately 169 miles (272 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Cleveland, OH

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Cleveland, OH?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 16 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Cleveland take?
Detroit and Cleveland are 3 hours 16 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Detroit and Cleveland

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Cleveland (OH) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Detroit	Current local time in Cleveland
2025-12-19, 20:43:52 EST	2025-12-19, 20:43:52 EST

How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Cleveland Ohio, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	169 mi	272 km	146.76 nmi
Straight line distance	91 mi	146 km	79 nmi
Difference	78 mi	126 km	67 nmi

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