Distance from Detroit to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Los Angeles (CA) is 1980 miles or 3186 kilometers or 1719 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Los Angeles is 2284 miles (3676 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 304 miles or 490 km.

Detroit to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Los Angeles, California is 2284 miles or 3676 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA is 2284 miles or 3676 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Los Angeles, California is approximately 2284 miles (3676 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 40 to 41 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 40 hours, 7 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Los Angeles take?
Detroit and Los Angeles are 40 hours 7 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 Los Angeles

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Los Angeles (CA) is 3 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 3 Hours behind Detroit.

Current local time in Detroit	Current local time in Los Angeles
2025-12-19, 20:43:46 EST	2025-12-19, 17:43:46 PST

How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2284 mi	3676 km	1983.43 nmi
Straight line distance	1980 mi	3186 km	1719 nmi
Difference	304 mi	490 km	264 nmi

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