Distance from Detroit to Austin (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Austin, Texas is 1,875 kilometers (1,165 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Detroit is located in the northern United States near the Great Lakes, while Austin is situated in the southern part of the country in Texas, highlighting a north-south geographical span. The straight-line distance between them is 1,875 kilometers, heading southwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Detroit at 192 meters above sea level and Austin at 165 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Austin covers approximately 2240 kilometers, passing through major highways like I-75 S and I-40 W, traversing states such as Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas before reaching Texas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Mammoth Cave National Park, Nashville, Little Rock, Hot Springs National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Austin crosses diverse landscapes, from the Great Lakes region to the plains of Texas, with notable landmarks like Nashville and Little Rock along the way.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Austin due to mild temperatures, while winter offers a quieter experience with fewer tourists.

Climate

Austin generally experiences warmer temperatures than Detroit, with hot summers and mild winters, contrasting with Detroit's colder climate.

Accessibility

Austin offers a well-developed public transportation system and accessible facilities, which are comparable to those available in Detroit, providing convenience for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1 day
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
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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)
Austin, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 30.2672° N 97.7431° W

Elevation: 165 m (541 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
  • Austin Executive Airport (EDC)
  • Robert Gray Army Air Field Airport (GRK)
  • Randolph Air Force Base (RND)
  • Hood Army Air Field (HLR)

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 Austin

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Austin to New York City 2,435 km
From Austin to Los Angeles 1,975 km
From Austin to Chicago 1,572 km
From Austin to Houston 236 km
From Austin to Phoenix 1,400 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Detroit and Austin.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico Tulsa, United States 1,875 km
Navi Mumbai, India Dhaka, Bangladesh 1,875 km
Cancún, Mexico Valledupar, Colombia 1,875 km
Torreón, Mexico Omaha, United States 1,875 km
Paris, France Bucharest, Romania 1,876 km
Sucre, Bolivia Brasília, Brazil 1,876 km
Santiago, Chile Porto Alegre, Brazil 1,876 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Belgrade, Serbia 1,876 km
Minsk, Belarus Islington, United Kingdom 1,876 km
Valencia, Spain Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain 1,874 km
Edmonton, Canada Oakland, United States 1,876 km
Belgrade, Serbia Bilbao, Spain 1,876 km
Helsinki, Finland Reading, United Kingdom 1,874 km
Callao, Peru Bogotá, Colombia 1,873 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Monterrey, Mexico 1,877 km
Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico Albuquerque, United States 1,877 km
Denver, United States Columbus, United States 1,877 km
Havana, Cuba Baltimore, United States 1,873 km
San Diego, United States Arlington, United States 1,877 km

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