How far is Detroit, MI from Flora, IN?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Flora, IN is about 254 miles (408.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Flora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Flora.
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Start on Cadillac Square
95 m · 15 sec · Cadillac Square
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Turn right onto Bates Street
75 m · 7 sec · Bates Street
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Turn right onto East Congress Street
649 ft · 38 sec · East Congress Street
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Turn left onto Griswold Street
635 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1638 ft · 31 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on John C Lodge Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway
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Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
38.3 mi · 42 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: Cleveland
734 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: Cleveland
1106 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 280 South: Cleveland
695 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25 South: Downtown
989 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 25 South: Greenbelt Parkway, Downtown
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Greenbelt Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenbelt Parkway
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Continue on Spielbusch Avenue
1768 ft · 36 sec · Spielbusch Avenue
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Continue on North Michigan Street
1 km · 2 min · North Michigan Street
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Continue on Anthony Wayne Trail
80.5 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Turn right onto Fahlsing Road
3139 ft · 1 min · Fahlsing Road
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Turn left onto Old US 24
7.4 mi · 15 min · Old US 24
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Take the ramp left
79 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
1994 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway
20.8 mi · 22 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Continue on Lafayette Center Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road
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Continue on East 900 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North
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Turn left
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road
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Turn right onto Wabash Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wabash Road
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Continue on Logansport Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass
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Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester
1593 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Burlington Avenue
2274 ft · 35 sec · Burlington Avenue
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto East Division Line Road
7 mi · 12 min · East Division Line Road
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Flora.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Anthony Wayne Trail
Continue on Anthony Wayne Trail
80.5 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Flora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Flora?
The road trip is about 254 miles (408.8 km) and usually takes 05h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cecil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Detroit and 127.2 miles from Flora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.88 one way or $77.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Flora.
Stop Ideas Near Cecil
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cecil.
Bryan
Waterloo
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Flora. Straight-line distance: 218.29 mi (351.3 km).
#1 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
| Population | 665,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.3314300, -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flora
Flora is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5472600, -86.5244400 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flora (-86.52444, 40.54726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.34 | $38.88 | $77.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $44.99 | $89.98 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $50.34 | $100.67 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $59.21 | $118.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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