How long is the tunnel from Detroit to Canada?


How long is the tunnel from Detroit to Canada? The Tunnel is 5,160 feet long (1,573 meters) with a height clearance of 12 feet 8 inches (3.86 meters). The roadway is 22 feet wide (6.7 meters) and allows for two lanes of traffic in opposite directions.


What is the best time to cross the Canadian border?

Travellers crossing the border by land are encouraged to cross during non-peak hours such as early morning. The Monday of holiday long weekends tend to be the busiest, with longer border wait times – pick another day to cross the border if you can.


Is there an underground tunnel from Detroit to Canada?

(But I came back to USA on the Ambassador Bridge.) The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is 75 feet below the Detroit river. It's interesting to travel through an underwater tunnel to get from our country (USA) to another country (Canada).


What do I need to enter Canada from Detroit?

  1. valid passport and visa. This is an internationally-recognized travel document that verifies a person's identity and nationality. ...
  2. U.S. PASSPORT CARD. ...
  3. ALIEN CARD. ...
  4. ENHANCED DRIVER'S LICENSE (EDL) ...
  5. ONE OF THE TRUSTED TRAVELER PROGRAM CARDS.


How deep is the river between Detroit and Windsor?

The river is deepest near the Ambassador Bridge that connects Detroit and Windsor. The Detroit River is 53 feet deep at its greatest depth according to a recent NOAA nautical chart. The deepest portions of the river are found near the Ambassador Bridge, where the water is between 35 and 50 feet deep.


Do I need a passport to go through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel?

Crossing the Border into Windsor, Canada Really — it's easy. If you are a United States (U.S.) citizen, you will need one of the following identification documents to return to the U.S. by car. U.S. Passport Book, U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Driver's License, Trusted Traveler Program Cards NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST.


How long does it take to get through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel?

Travel Tips for the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel In light traffic, it takes about 8 minutes to get from the Detroit toll booth to Windsor and 10 minutes from Windsor toll booth to Detroit. However, if there is heavy traffic or roadway problems, the delay is many times that.


Can you cross Detroit River to Canada?

You can do so easily from Detroit using either the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel or the Ambassador Bridge. There's also the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. Really — it's easy.