Road distance: ~700 miles (1,126 km) via I-77 N → I-76 W / I-80 W (Ohio Turnpike) → I-75 N.
Driving time: 10.5–11.5 hours without stops. Major waypoints: Charlotte → Wytheville, VA → Charleston, WV → Columbus, OH → Toledo → Detroit.
Flight: 1h 45m nonstop (CLT/DTW or RDU/DTW). Consider flying for time savings.