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Road trip from Detroit to Cleveland

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ITINERARY

3h 16m169 miles18 stops
1
The Sugar House
2130 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1305
2
The Anchor Bar
450 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226-3169
3
West Riverfront Park
1801 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1922
4
Willistead Manor
1899 Niagara St, Windsor, Ontario N8Y 1K3 Canada
5
William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
2 Inselruhe Belle Isle Park, Detroit, MI 48207-4448
6
Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site
Dalhousie Street, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 1W7 Canada
7
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)
8
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.
9
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.
10
Hudson Mills Metropark
8801 N Territorial Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48130-9626
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
11
Fish Point Nature Reserve
McCormick Rd, Ontario N0R 1M0 Canada
12
Little Met Golf Course
18559 Old Lorain Road, Cleveland, OH 44111
13
International Exposition Cener
6200 Riverside Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135-3132
The I-X Center is home to dozens of Cleveland's most popular consumer events including the I-X Indoor Amusement Park, International Beer Fest, Spring and Fall Fabulous Food Shows, By Hand Fine Art and Craft Fair, I-X Piston Power Show, Trick or Treat Street, I-X Christmas Connection and much more!
14
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd Main Terminal, Cleveland, OH 44114-1023
Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor
15
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: Education and Learning Center
1455 E 6th St, Cleveland, OH 44114-2517
Ever wonder how money works or what the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland does as part of the central bank of the US? Visit our Education and Learning Center featuring more than 25 fun, hands-on exhibits that answer these questions and more! We have interactive games, visual exhibits, creative stations, and illuminating films that explain everything about money you can think of, from how we use it, to why it looks the way it looks. Come see our historic lobby, take pictures with our money tree, trade coconuts on Barter Island, identify counterfeit bills, and even make your own money! All this in the heart of Cleveland, just steps away from downtown attractions. Admission is free and photos are welcome.
16
Rockefeller Park & Greenhouse
750 E 88th St, Cleveland, OH 44108-4100
17
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
11400 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-3926
18
Lock 3
200 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1315
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:The Sugar House
Detroit, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
2130 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1305
2
The Anchor Bar
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
450 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226-3169
3
West Riverfront Park
Detroit, Michigan·
3.5
(9) review
1801 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1922
4
Willistead Manor
Windsor, Ontario·
4.5
(98) review
1899 Niagara St, Windsor, Ontario N8Y 1K3 Canada
5
William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
2 Inselruhe Belle Isle Park, Detroit, MI 48207-4448
6
Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site
Amherstburg, Ontario·
5.0
(94) review
Dalhousie Street, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 1W7 Canada
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
Fish Point Nature Reserve
Pelee Island, Ontario·
4.5
(92) review
McCormick Rd, Ontario N0R 1M0 Canada
12
Little Met Golf Course
Cleveland, Ohio·
3.5
(8) review
18559 Old Lorain Road, Cleveland, OH 44111
13
International Exposition Cener
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.0
(83) review
The I-X Center is home to dozens of Cleveland's most popular consumer events including the I-X Indoor Amusement Park, International Beer Fest, Spring and Fall Fabulous Food Shows, By Hand Fine Art and Craft Fair, I-X Piston Power Show, Trick or Treat Street, I-X Christmas Connection and much more!
6200 Riverside Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135-3132
14
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.5
(9964) review
Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd Main Terminal, Cleveland, OH 44114-1023
15
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: Education and Learning Center
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.5
(95) review
Ever wonder how money works or what the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland does as part of the central bank of the US? Visit our Education and Learning Center featuring more than 25 fun, hands-on exhibits that answer these questions and more! We have interactive games, visual exhibits, creative stations, and illuminating films that explain everything about money you can think of, from how we use it, to why it looks the way it looks. Come see our historic lobby, take pictures with our money tree, trade coconuts on Barter Island, identify counterfeit bills, and even make your own money! All this in the heart of Cleveland, just steps away from downtown attractions. Admission is free and photos are welcome.
1455 E 6th St, Cleveland, OH 44114-2517
16
Rockefeller Park & Greenhouse
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.5
(91) review
750 E 88th St, Cleveland, OH 44108-4100
17
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio·
3.5
(93) review
11400 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-3926
18
Lock 3
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(98) review
200 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1315

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What's the driving distance between Detroit and Cleveland?
The distance is 169 miles
What's the travel time between Detroit and Cleveland?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 3h 16m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Cleveland?
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