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What is the best route to Florida from Michigan?

I’ve always wanted to go on a road trip and some friends and I are planning to drive to Florida. What is the best way to get there from Michigan?

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Sean Boehme · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A long road trip is one of the best ways to travel on a budget and a great way to explore the United States! The best route to
Florida
from
Michigan
, assuming you’re leaving from
Detroit
will take you through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. The route should take about 15 hours of driving time.
For such a long trip, you should regularly switch out drivers to keep everyone fresh. Here are some of the cities you can look forward to exploring along the way:
Both Lexington and Knoxville are around the halfway point of the trip, so either could be a great place to stop for the night. If you’re planning on stopping in a big city in Florida like
Miami
or
Orlando
, you should account for a few more hours on the trip.
As with any long road trip, make sure you pack
any essentials
you may need and plan out some
road trip games
to keep you all occupied.
And before you start the long drive, revisit your car insurance to make sure you have the coverage you need.
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