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Indianapolis to Detroit road trip: 11 stops worth the detour
Indianapolis, IN → Detroit, MI. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.
Worth the detour
Stops along the drive
9 stops · 2 hidden
- The Fort Golf Course+6 minGolf · IN
A rare chance to play genuine Dye design at public, state-park prices in the wooded hills of Fort Harrison. Proof Dye could build something fair and fun without the championship teeth.
- Harry & Izzy's+9 minDining · IN
The more casual sibling of St. Elmo with the same iconic cocktail sauce. (Downtown)
- Plum Creek Golf Club+13 minGolf · IN
Liddy and Pete Dye built this approachable Carmel layout with five tee sets and minimal forced carries. Tournament pedigree without the intimidation, and priced for the everyday golfer.
- Joseph Decuis+14 minDining · IN
Destination farm-to-fork fine dining in a historic rural village, showcasing estate-raised Wagyu and melt-in-your-mouth Gunthorp Farms duck. Order: Wagyu and farm duck.
- Maumee Bay State Park+25 minBeaches · OH
a Lake Erie beach with a boardwalk through a wetland near Toledo
- Purgatory Golf Club+30 minGolf · IN
Over 130 bunkers and tees stretching past 7,700 yards make this one of the Midwest's boldest public tests north of Indianapolis. Pick the right tee and enjoy the ride.
- His Place Eatery+27 minDining · IN
Beloved soul-food destination for Southern comfort classics. (Northeast Side)
- Blue Nile+35 minDining · MI
Family-owned since 1984, serving communal all-you-can-eat Ethiopian feasts. (Ferndale)
- Hickory Stick Golf Club+57 minGolf · IN
Liddy built this Irish links-style original just south of Indianapolis, all rumpled fairways and breezy openness. An honest, characterful round that won't ask for a country-club budget.
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from Indianapolis to Detroit?
About 4 hr 28 min and 286 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between Indianapolis and Detroit?
Top ranked stops include The Fort Golf Course, Harry & Izzy's, Plum Creek Golf Club. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.
- Can I plan this drive in Roamward?
Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Indianapolis to Detroit, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.
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