Distance from Denver to Detroit (United States)

The distance between Denver, Colorado and Detroit, Michigan is 1,862 kilometers (1,157 miles).

Denver, Colorado, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Denver is located in the western part of the United States while Detroit is situated in the midwestern region, highlighting their distinct geographical positions within the country. The straight-line distance between them is 1,862 kilometers, heading east.

Denver is situated at an altitude of 1,636 meters above sea level, while Detroit is at 192 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Denver to Detroit covers approximately 2000 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-80 and I-90, crossing states like Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois before reaching Michigan.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Chicago skyline, Lake Michigan.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Denver to Detroit crosses the Great Plains and approaches the Great Lakes, with notable landmarks like the Rocky Mountains and Chicago.

Best time to travel

Travel from Denver to Detroit is best in spring for mild weather and fall for vibrant foliage, avoiding peak summer tourism.

Climate

Detroit generally experiences more humidity and precipitation compared to Denver, which has a drier climate with more sunshine.

Accessibility

Detroit offers extensive public transit and accessible facilities, similar to Denver, providing ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 18-20 hours
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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150 km/h
Denver, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 39.7392° N 104.9847° W

Elevation: 1,636 m (5,367 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BKF)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
  • Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)

Other distances from Denver

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Denver to New York City 2,625 km
From Denver to Los Angeles 1,338 km
From Denver to Chicago 1,479 km
From Denver to Houston 1,413 km
From Denver to Phoenix 943 km

Other distances from Detroit

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

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