How far is Flora, IN from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Flora, IN to Detroit, MI is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
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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 Flora and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flora and Detroit.
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Start on the route
92 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
63 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
109 m · 21 sec · South Center Street
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Turn left onto East Division Line Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · East Division Line Road
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Turn left onto Michigan Street
5.4 mi · 8 min · Michigan Street
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Continue straight
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn straight onto Burlington Avenue
1894 ft · 30 sec · Burlington Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1476 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Continue on Logansport Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Logansport Bypass
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Turn left onto Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road
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Turn left
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto East 900 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North
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Continue on Lafayette Center Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Expressway
20.7 mi · 22 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 East
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
526 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bruick Road
909 ft · 25 sec · Bruick Road
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Turn right onto Old US 24
7.1 mi · 14 min · Old US 24
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Turn right onto Fahlsing Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Fahlsing Road
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Take the ramp left
46 mi · 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
34.1 mi · 39 min
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Continue on Anthony Wayne Trail
2717 ft · 49 sec · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Continue on South Erie Street
1 km · 2 min · South Erie Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
596 ft · 24 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Spielbusch Avenue
1485 ft · 27 sec · Spielbusch Avenue
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Continue on Spielbusch Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · Spielbusch Avenue
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Continue on Greenbelt Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenbelt Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 North
1965 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Detroit
2957 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
38.3 mi · 42 min
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Continue on Fisher Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue
987 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Fisher Drive West
135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West
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Turn right onto Grand River Avenue
2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Griswold Street
834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street
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Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
70 m · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Cadillac Square
39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flora and Detroit.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Fahlsing Road
Take the ramp left
46 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flora and Partly Sunny near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flora to Detroit?
The road trip is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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 126.9 miles from Flora and 127.2 miles from Detroit.
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 35.8 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 6:26 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.33 one way or $66.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flora and Partly Sunny near Detroit.
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 Flora and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 218.29 mi (351.3 km).
#1 Flora
Flora is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5472600, -86.5244400 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
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 | $3.72 | $33.33 | $66.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $38.78 | $77.55 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $43.47 | $86.94 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $60.21 | $120.41 |
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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