Distance from Detroit to Raleigh (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Raleigh, North Carolina is 822 kilometers (511 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Detroit is located in the northern United States near the Great Lakes, while Raleigh is situated in the southeastern part of the country in North Carolina. The straight-line distance between them is 822 kilometers, heading southeast.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Raleigh is at 99 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Raleigh covers approximately 1030 km, passing through major highways such as I-75 S and I-77 S, traversing regions like Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, New River Gorge, Blue Ridge Mountains.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Raleigh crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Lakes region and the Appalachian Mountains, with notable landmarks like the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions, or in winter for fewer crowds and off-peak rates.

Climate

Raleigh generally experiences milder winters and warmer summers compared to Detroit, with more consistent rainfall throughout the year.

Accessibility

Raleigh offers comprehensive accessibility features in public transport and urban areas, similar to Detroit, ensuring ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 12-14 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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90 km/h
120 km/h
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)
Raleigh, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 35.7721° N 78.6386° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
  • Louisburg, Franklin County Airport (LFN)
  • Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI)
  • Pope Field (POB)
  • Simmons Army Air Field (FBG)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance 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

Other distances from Raleigh

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Raleigh to New York City 682 km
From Raleigh to Los Angeles 3,600 km
From Raleigh to Chicago 1,032 km
From Raleigh to Houston 1,700 km
From Raleigh to Phoenix 3,063 km

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