Distance from Raleigh to Detroit by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Detroit (MI) is 508 miles or 817 kilometers or 441 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Detroit is 686 miles (1105 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 178 miles or 288 km.

Flight distance from Raleigh, NC to Detroit, MI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Raleigh and Detroit is 508 miles or 817 km.
The nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and the nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

What is the average flight time from Raleigh to Detroit?

Flight time from Raleigh, NC to Detroit, MI is 1 hours 10 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Raleigh to Detroit Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Detroit, MI

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Detroit, Michigan is 686 miles or 1105 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Detroit, MI is 686 miles or 1105 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Detroit, Michigan.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Detroit, Michigan is approximately 686 miles (1105 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 Raleigh, NC to Detroit, MI

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Detroit, MI?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 9 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Detroit take?
Raleigh and Detroit are 13 hours 9 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 Raleigh and Detroit

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Detroit (MI) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in RaleighCurrent local time in Detroit
2025-12-19, 07:13:22 EST2025-12-19, 07:13:22 EST
How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Detroit Michigan, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 686 mi 1105 km 595.72 nmi
Straight line distance 508 mi 817 km 441 nmi
Difference 178 mi 288 km 154 nmi

Raleigh Details

Raleigh is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 49' 48.7'' Longitude: W 78° 38' 29.4''
Latitude35.8302
Longitude-78.64149
StateNorth Carolina
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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 Raleigh, NC and Detroit, MI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 23 hours 1 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 15 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 13 hours 48 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 30 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 9 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 37 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 7 minutes