Distance From Ames Field to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from Ames Field () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 159 miles or 256 kilometers or 138 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Plymouth ( United States ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Plymouth and Detroit takes around 0 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ames Field, Plymouth, United States to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 0 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - DTW

Kilometers		256 km
Statute Miles		159 miles
Nautical Miles		138 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 21 minutes

Ames Field to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - to DTW Flight Path

Location of Ames Field & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Plymouth to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Plymouth, United States and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

Time difference between Plymouth (United States) and Detroit (United States) is 1 Hours.
Detroit time is 1 Hours ahead of Plymouth.

Location	Local Time
Plymouth (United States)	2026-08-02, 18:47:02 CDT
Detroit (United States)	2026-08-02, 19:47:02 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ames Field ( / 46IN) Plymouth, United States

Destination

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States