Distance detection method and device are provided. The distance detection method comprises: providing a directional signal emitting module; providing a directional signal receiving module having a constant bandwidth; providing a distance detection signal to the directional signal emitting module; changing a frequency of the distance detection signal provided to the directional signal emitting module, and judging whether the directional signal receiving module can decode a reflected directional signal into a received signal; and judging a distance between an external object and the directional signal receiving module according to whether the received signal corresponding to the frequency of the distance detection signal can be decoded.