One-Way Car Rental: Detroit to Toronto

Compare one-way and round-trip car rental rates from Detroit to Toronto, then choose the offer that best fits your trip.

231 mi
372 km
4h 43m
typical drive time
Highway 401
main route

What's along the way from Detroit to Toronto

Real stops on the Highway 401 route, roughly in the order you'll reach them.

Windsor, ON ~5 km from Detroit

The Canadian border city directly across the Detroit River, reached via the Ambassador Bridge or the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.

London, ON ~200 km from Detroit

The largest city on Highway 401 between Windsor and Toronto.

Detroit to Toronto FAQs

How far is it from Detroit to Toronto by car?
It's about 231 miles (372 km) from Detroit to Toronto, mostly via Highway 401, with a drive time of roughly 4h 43m in normal traffic.
Is it cheaper to rent a car one-way from Detroit to Toronto?
One-way rentals sometimes carry a drop fee that varies by supplier and season. Search above to compare one-way rates from real suppliers before booking a round-trip rental instead.