Distance from Detroit to Providence by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Providence (RI) is 598 miles or 961 kilometers or 519 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Providence is 700 miles (1128 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 102 miles or 167 km.

Flight distance from Detroit, MI to Providence, RI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Detroit and Providence is 598 miles or 961 km.
The nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and the nearest airport to Providence, is Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD).

What is the average flight time from Detroit to Providence?

Flight time from Detroit, MI to Providence, RI is 1 hours 22 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Detroit to Providence Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Providence, RI

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Providence, Rhode Island is 700 miles or 1128 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Providence, RI is 700 miles or 1128 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Providence, Rhode Island.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Providence, Rhode Island is approximately 700 miles (1128 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Providence, RI

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Providence, RI?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 54 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Providence take?
Detroit and Providence are 13 hours 54 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 Detroit and Providence

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Providence (RI) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in DetroitCurrent local time in Providence
2025-12-20, 06:00:04 EST2025-12-20, 06:00:04 EST
How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Providence Rhode Island, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 700 mi 1128 km 607.88 nmi
Straight line distance 598 mi 961 km 519 nmi
Difference 102 mi 167 km 88 nmi

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
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Providence Details

Providence is located in Rhode Island, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 49' 26.4'' Longitude: W 71° 24' 46.2''
Latitude41.82399
Longitude-71.41283
StateRhode Island
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Detroit, MI and Providence, RI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 23 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 37 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 14 hours 6 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 45 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 50 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 4 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 48 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 17 minutes