Distance from Detroit to Washington (United States)
The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Washington, District of Columbia is 636 kilometers (395 miles).
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Washington, District of Columbia is 636 kilometers (395 miles).
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States Detroit is located in the Midwest region of the United States while Washington, D.C. is situated on the East Coast, both cities are significant urban centers in their respective regions. The straight-line distance between them is 636 kilometers, heading southeast.
Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Washington is at only 6 meters.
The car route from Detroit to Washington, D.C. primarily follows I-75 S and I-70 E, passing through Ohio and Pennsylvania, offering views of the Appalachian region and crossing major urban areas.
Lugares de interés en la ruta: Toledo, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Appalachian Mountains.
Travel from Detroit to Washington, D.C. crosses the Great Lakes region, Ohio River Valley, and Appalachian Mountains, highlighting urban and natural landmarks.
Best travel times are spring and fall for pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists, or winter for holiday events in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. generally experiences milder winters and hotter summers compared to Detroit, with more consistent precipitation throughout the year.
Washington, D.C. offers extensive public transportation and accessible tourist attractions, providing better accessibility options compared to Detroit.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Bicycle | 1-2 days |
| Motorcycle | 10-12 hours |
| Car | 8-10 hours |
| Helicopter | 3-4 hours |
| Airplane | 1-2 hours |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 km/h | |
| 60 km/h | |
| 90 km/h | |
| 120 km/h | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Detroit
Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W
Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: America/New_York
Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W
Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)
| 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 |
| Distances between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Washington to New York City | 329 km |
| From Washington to Los Angeles | 3,700 km |
| From Washington to Chicago | 958 km |
| From Washington to Houston | 1,962 km |
| From Washington to Phoenix | 3,189 km |
The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Detroit and Washington.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow, Russia | Saint Petersburg, Russia | 636 km |
| Philadelphia, United States | Laval, Canada | 636 km |
| Chicago, United States | Nashville, United States | 635 km |
| Guadalupe, Mexico | Zapopan, Mexico | 635 km |
| Washington, United States | Boston, United States | 635 km |
| Guadalupe, Mexico | Tonalá, Mexico | 637 km |
| Sucre, Bolivia | Salta, Argentina | 637 km |
| Monterrey, Mexico | Guadalajara, Mexico | 638 km |
| Washington, United States | South Boston, United States | 634 km |
| Monterrey, Mexico | Tonalá, Mexico | 634 km |
| Morelia, Mexico | Saltillo, Mexico | 634 km |
| Lagos, Nigeria | Kaduna, Nigeria | 633 km |
| Zapopan, Mexico | San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico | 639 km |
| Detroit, United States | Baltimore, United States | 639 km |
| Quito, Ecuador | Ibagué, Colombia | 633 km |
| San Pedro Sula, Honduras | Cancún, Mexico | 640 km |
| Monterrey, Mexico | Zapopan, Mexico | 632 km |
| Guadalupe, Mexico | Guadalajara, Mexico | 641 km |