Distance from Fresno to Detroit by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Fresno (CA) to Detroit (MI) is 1979 miles or 3185 kilometers or 1719 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Fresno to Detroit is 2409 miles (3877 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 430 miles or 692 km.

Flight distance from Fresno, CA to Detroit, MI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Fresno and Detroit is 1979 miles or 3185 km.
The nearest airport to Fresno, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and the nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

What is the average flight time from Fresno to Detroit?

Flight time from Fresno, CA to Detroit, MI is 4 hours 33 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Fresno to Detroit Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Fresno, CA to Detroit, MI

The driving distance from Fresno, California to Detroit, Michigan is 2409 miles or 3877 km.
The total driving distance from Fresno, CA to Detroit, MI is 2409 miles or 3877 kilometers. Your trip begins in Fresno, California. It ends in Detroit, Michigan.
The driving distance from Fresno, California to Detroit, Michigan is approximately 2409 miles (3877 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 42 to 43 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Fresno, CA to Detroit, MI

How long is the drive from Fresno, CA to Detroit, MI?
The total driving time is 42 hours, 29 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Fresno to Detroit take?
Fresno and Detroit are 42 hours 29 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 Fresno and Detroit

Time difference between Fresno (CA) and Detroit (MI) is 3 Hours.
Detroit time is 3 Hours ahead of Fresno.

Current local time in FresnoCurrent local time in Detroit
2025-12-22, 10:11:03 PST2025-12-22, 13:11:03 EST
How Far is it Between Fresno California, USA and Detroit Michigan, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2409 mi 3877 km 2091.98 nmi
Straight line distance 1979 mi 3185 km 1719 nmi
Difference 430 mi 692 km 372 nmi

Fresno Details

Fresno is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 44' 51.8'' Longitude: W 119° 46' 20.5''
Latitude36.74773
Longitude-119.77237
StateCalifornia
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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
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Fresno, CA and Detroit, MI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 80 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 60 hours 34 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 53 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 48 hours 27 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 44 hours 3 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 40 hours 23 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 37 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 34 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 32 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 30 hours 17 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 28 hours 30 minutes