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Road trip from Detroit to Ann Arbor

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ITINERARY

0h 53m39 miles22 stops
1
The Sugar House
2130 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1305
2
Beacon Park
1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226-1204
3
Detroit City Distillery
2462 Riopelle St, Detroit, MI 48207-4525
4
Ford Field
2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226-2251
5
Detroit People Mover
Detroit, MI 48226
The Detroit People Mover (DPM) is a fully automated light rail system that operates on an elevated single-track loop in Detroit's central business district. Launched in 1987, the system’s 13 stations provide quick connections between the courts and administrative offices of several levels of government, sports arenas, exhibition centers, major hotels, and commercial, banking and retail districts. Service is frequent and unencumbered by vehicle or pedestrian traffic, and in 2024, the People Mover is operating as a fare-free transit system - no payment needed.
6
The Anchor Bar
450 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226-3169
7
Penobscot Building
645 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226-4105
8
West Riverfront Park
1801 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1922
9
Windsor Riverfront
Oullette Ave Dieppe Gardens, Windsor, Ontario N8X 1K1 Canada
10
Willistead Manor
1899 Niagara St, Windsor, Ontario N8Y 1K3 Canada
11
William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
2 Inselruhe Belle Isle Park, Detroit, MI 48207-4448
12
Coventry Gardens
4714 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, Ontario Canada
13
Rouge Park
21800 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48228-1616
14
Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site
Dalhousie Street, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 1W7 Canada
15
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
7258 Cty Rd, 50 West, Harrow, Essex, Ontario N0R 1G0 Canada
The Sprucewood Family warmly welcomes you to sample handcrafted 100% Ontario VQA wines at Ontario's only beachfront destination vineyard, winery and tasting room. We are situated on 45 Acres with access to gardens, a sandy beach, and picnic tables. Enjoy a glass of wine with a picnic basket and explore our grounds year round. Tasting room open 7 days a week 11am - 5pm (we occasionally close early due to special events. Please check our social media for daily updates @sprucewoodshores)
16
Decode Ann Arbor
3170 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Discover adventures for teams large and small! Our award-winning escape rooms at Decode Ann Arbor take you around the globe and to destinations beyond your wildest imagination. Bring you friends and family and join in the fun!
17
Furstenberg Nature Area
Fuller Road Opposite Huron High School, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
18
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
University of Michigan 434 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
19
Vault of Midnight
219 S Main St E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2105
Vault of Midnight is the Eisner award winning, family owned comic shop based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. We were sent from outer space to satisfy all of your comic book and board game needs. We pride ourselves on having the best customer service in this or any industry. We also carry numerous sundries such as designer toys from KidRobot and Toy2R, apparel, posters, action figures, and tons of more stuff. Visit us or regret not visiting us today!
20
The Ark
316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2108
This music venue and nonprofit organization is dedicated to the presentation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music through live performances by well-known and up-and-coming entertainers.
21
Michigan Stadium
Stadium Blvd & Main Street University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
22
Hudson Mills Metropark
8801 N Territorial Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48130-9626
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:The Sugar House
Detroit, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
2130 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1305
2
Beacon Park
Detroit, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226-1204
3
Detroit City Distillery
Detroit, Michigan·
4.5
(86) review
2462 Riopelle St, Detroit, MI 48207-4525
4
Ford Field
Detroit, Michigan·
4.5
(882) review
2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226-2251
5
Detroit People Mover
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(883) review
The Detroit People Mover (DPM) is a fully automated light rail system that operates on an elevated single-track loop in Detroit's central business district. Launched in 1987, the system’s 13 stations provide quick connections between the courts and administrative offices of several levels of government, sports arenas, exhibition centers, major hotels, and commercial, banking and retail districts. Service is frequent and unencumbered by vehicle or pedestrian traffic, and in 2024, the People Mover is operating as a fare-free transit system - no payment needed.
Detroit, MI 48226
6
The Anchor Bar
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
450 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226-3169
7
Penobscot Building
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
645 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226-4105
8
West Riverfront Park
Detroit, Michigan·
3.5
(9) review
1801 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1922
9
Windsor Riverfront
Windsor, Ontario·
4.5
(875) review
Oullette Ave Dieppe Gardens, Windsor, Ontario N8X 1K1 Canada
10
Willistead Manor
Windsor, Ontario·
4.5
(98) review
1899 Niagara St, Windsor, Ontario N8Y 1K3 Canada
11
William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
2 Inselruhe Belle Isle Park, Detroit, MI 48207-4448
12
Coventry Gardens
Windsor, Ontario·
4.5
(87) review
4714 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, Ontario Canada
13
Rouge Park
Detroit, Michigan·
2.0
(8) review
21800 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48228-1616
14
Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site
Amherstburg, Ontario·
5.0
(94) review
Dalhousie Street, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 1W7 Canada
15
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
Harrow, Essex, Ontario·
4.5
(97) review
The Sprucewood Family warmly welcomes you to sample handcrafted 100% Ontario VQA wines at Ontario's only beachfront destination vineyard, winery and tasting room. We are situated on 45 Acres with access to gardens, a sandy beach, and picnic tables. Enjoy a glass of wine with a picnic basket and explore our grounds year round. Tasting room open 7 days a week 11am - 5pm (we occasionally close early due to special events. Please check our social media for daily updates @sprucewoodshores)
7258 Cty Rd, 50 West, Harrow, Essex, Ontario N0R 1G0 Canada
16
Decode Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
5.0
(869) review
Discover adventures for teams large and small! Our award-winning escape rooms at Decode Ann Arbor take you around the globe and to destinations beyond your wildest imagination. Bring you friends and family and join in the fun!
3170 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
17
Furstenberg Nature Area
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
Fuller Road Opposite Huron High School, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
18
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(99) review
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
University of Michigan 434 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
19
Vault of Midnight
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
5.0
(8) review
Vault of Midnight is the Eisner award winning, family owned comic shop based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. We were sent from outer space to satisfy all of your comic book and board game needs. We pride ourselves on having the best customer service in this or any industry. We also carry numerous sundries such as designer toys from KidRobot and Toy2R, apparel, posters, action figures, and tons of more stuff. Visit us or regret not visiting us today!
219 S Main St E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2105
20
The Ark
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(93) review
This music venue and nonprofit organization is dedicated to the presentation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music through live performances by well-known and up-and-coming entertainers.
316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2108
21
Michigan Stadium
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(770) review
Stadium Blvd & Main Street University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
22
Hudson Mills Metropark
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(95) review
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
8801 N Territorial Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48130-9626

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What's the driving distance between Detroit and Ann Arbor?
The distance is 39 miles
What's the travel time between Detroit and Ann Arbor?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 0h 53m mins in normal traffic
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