Distance from Detroit to Topeka by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Topeka (KS) is 699 miles or 1125 kilometers or 607 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Topeka is 827 miles (1331 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 128 miles or 206 km.

Flight distance from Detroit, MI to Topeka, KS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Detroit and Topeka is 699 miles or 1125 km.
The nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and the nearest airport to Topeka, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Detroit to Topeka?

Flight time from Detroit, MI to Topeka, KS is 1 hours 36 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Detroit to Topeka Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Topeka, KS

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Topeka, Kansas is 827 miles or 1331 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Topeka, KS is 827 miles or 1331 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Topeka, Kansas.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Topeka, Kansas is approximately 827 miles (1331 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Topeka, KS

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Topeka, KS?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Topeka take?
Detroit and Topeka are 15 hours 20 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 Detroit and Topeka

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Topeka (KS) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in DetroitCurrent local time in Topeka
2025-12-21, 20:55:52 EST2025-12-21, 20:55:52 EST
How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Topeka Kansas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 827 mi 1331 km 718.17 nmi
Straight line distance 699 mi 1125 km 607 nmi
Difference 128 mi 206 km 111 nmi

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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Topeka Details

Topeka is located in Kansas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 2' 54'' Longitude: W 95° 40' 40.9''
Latitude39.04833
Longitude-95.67804
StateKansas
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Detroit, MI and Topeka, KS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 27 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 20 hours 47 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 18 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 16 hours 38 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 15 hours 7 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 13 hours 51 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 12 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 11 hours 5 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 10 hours 23 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 47 minutes