How far is Detroit, MI from Florence, IN?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Florence, IN is about 310.3 miles (499.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Florence.
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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
1058 ft · 18 sec · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Take the ramp slight left
2526 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2279 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 75
8.1 mi · 10 min · I 75
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
138 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Merge slight left
73.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
21.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1039: Vevay Indiana
1715 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2139 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
21 m · 3 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Florence.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
138 mi · 02h 29m
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 Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Florence?
The road trip is about 310.3 miles (499.3 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?
Botkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.1 miles from Detroit and 155.2 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 5:04 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.51 one way or $95.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Detroit and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Botkins
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 Botkins.
Columbus, OH
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Florence. Straight-line distance: 264.16 mi (425.13 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 Florence
Florence is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7842300, -84.9243900 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florence (-84.92439, 38.78423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $47.51 | $95.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $54.98 | $109.96 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $61.52 | $123.03 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $72.36 | $144.72 |
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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