Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Niagara Falls to Detroit. If you're planning a road trip to Detroit, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Niagara Falls
drive for about 46 minutes
10:46 am Burlington (Canada)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:46 am
drive for about 39 minutes
12:25 pm Brantford
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:25 pm
drive for about 1 hour
2:32 pm London (Canada)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:32 pm
drive for about 1 hour
4:40 pm Ridgetown
stay overnight and leave the next day around 8:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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8:00 am leave from Ridgetown
drive for about 15 hours
10:52 pm Chatham City
stay overnight and leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 15 hours
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11:00 am leave from Chatham City
drive for about 42 minutes
11:42 am Lakeshore
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:42 pm
drive for about 31 minutes
1:13 pm arrive in Detroit
day 3 driving ≈ 1 hour
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Burlington (Canada) (2 answers)
Brantford
Magicjack - Canada Inc (2 mentions)
London (Canada) (2 answers)
Ridgetown
Chatham City
Lakeshore
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Slows Bar-B-Q, which was mentioned 3 times.
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What is your favorite restaurant in Detroit? (13 answers)
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Places to stay in Detroit (7 answers)
Casey from Cambridge (Massachusetts) asked:
What is there to see in Detroit? (4 answers)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Detroit to Niagara Falls drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Niagara Falls? Try searching for places within 4 hours of Niagara Falls.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Niagara Falls to Detroit. Or get a full Niagara Falls to Detroit flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.
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