A fast 3-day SUV road trip from Mississippi to Toronto via Nashville, Cincinnati, Detroit, and Niagara.
Estimated cost
$965estimated total
Stays
$230
Fuel
$190
Food
$210
Other
$335
Estimates generated at planning time — your actual costs may vary.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
694 km6h 47mDepart 08:00
Start
Florence, MS, USA
Drive 660 km in ~6h 15min via I-20 E, US-45 N and I-40 E from Florence MS
683 km6h 19m
1
Attraction
Centennial Park
Nashville, United States
14:15–15:151h here
Urban park with Parthenon photo angles
Great architecture photos after a long haul; use the park lots, easier for an SUV than downtown garages.
Drive 5 km in ~20min via West End Ave into downtown Nashville
4 km13m
2
Food
Assembly Food Hall
Nashville, United States
15:35–16:501h 15m here$45
Downtown food hall with local bites
Fits street-food variety and budget; try hot chicken, park in Fifth + Broadway garage if spaces fit SUV height.
Walk 600 m in ~8min from Assembly Food Hall
400 m3m
3
Attraction
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Nashville, United States
17:00–19:002h here$56
Major music museum near Broadway
Covers museums and nightlife culture; book timed tickets and walk Broadway afterward for neon photography.
Drive 6 km in ~20min via Korean Veterans Blvd and Main St
6 km13m
4
Overnight
The Gallatin Hotel
Nashville, United States
19:20–20:201h here$115
Colorful budget boutique hotel
Couple-friendly and usually better value than Broadway; confirm on-site or nearby parking for the SUV.
Day 2
822 km8h 1mDepart 08:00
Check out of The Gallatin Hotel and drive 345 km in ~3h 25min via I-65 N and Bluegrass Pkwy to Lexington
342 km3h 13m
5
Food
North Lime Coffee & Donuts - Limestone
Lexington, United States
11:25–12:1045m here$22
Creative donuts and coffee stop
Fun local breakfast after the first drive block; fuel nearby before continuing north on I-75.
Drive 135 km in ~1h 30min via I-75 N from Lexington
135 km1h 20m
6
Attraction
Cincinnati Art Museum
Cincinnati, United States
13:40–15:402h here
Free art museum in Eden Park
Strong museum stop for budget travelers; use museum parking and photograph the park overlooks before leaving.
Drive 3.4 km in ~9 min via Gilbert Ave into Over-the-Rhine
3 km9m
7
Food
The Eagle OTR
Cincinnati, United States
16:00–17:151h 15m here$50
Fried chicken and Southern sides
Local comfort food in photogenic Over-the-Rhine; park in Washington Park Garage for easier SUV access.
Drive 315 km in ~2h 50min via I-75 N from Cincinnati
327 km3h 6m
8
Attraction
Toledo Museum of Art
Toledo, United States
20:05–21:351h 30m here
Renowned free museum and glass art
Architecture and glass collection fit your interests; if galleries close early, photograph the exterior and Glass Pavilion.
Drive 12 km in ~20min via I-75 S and US-20 to Rossford
14 km13m
9
Overnight
Tru by Hilton Perrysburg Toledo
Rossford, United States
21:55–22:551h here$115
Budget roadside hotel near I-75
Convenient late stop near the route with easier lot parking; refuel tonight to avoid morning border delays.
Day 3
639 km6h 38mDepart 08:00
Check out of Tru by Hilton Perrysburg Toledo and drive 105 km in ~1h 15min via I-75 N to Detroit
112 km1h 5m
10
Attraction
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit, United States
09:15–11:152h here$36
World-class murals and galleries
Museum and architecture highlight before Canada; use the Cultural Center lot and avoid leaving bags visible.
Drive 3.2 km in ~7 min via Woodward Ave and Mack Ave
3 km7m
11
Food
Shed #5
Detroit, United States
11:35–12:501h 15m here$38
Historic market food and murals
Street-food feel plus mural photography; check vendor schedule since weekdays are quieter than Saturdays.
Drive 390 km in ~4h 30min via I-75 N, Ambassador Bridge, ON-401 E and Queen Elizabeth Way
389 km3h 48m
12
Attraction
Niagara Glen Nature Centre
Niagara Falls, Canada
17:20–19:202h here$8
Gorge trails above the Niagara River
Adventure and wildlife stop with fall colors; wear grippy shoes and use the paid lot by the nature centre.
Drive 6.4 km in ~12 min via Queen Elizabeth Way and Gardiner Expressway to Toronto
6 km12m
13
Food
Niku Japanese BBQ
Niagara Falls, Canada
21:00–22:151h 15m here$55
Lively downtown grill dinner
Celebratory couple dinner near nightlife; reserve ahead and use a public garage with posted SUV clearance.
Finish
Toronto, ON, Canada
Before you go
Local tips
- 1Refuel near Toledo or Detroit before crossing; gas is usually cheaper in the U.S. than Ontario.
- 2Book Nashville museum tickets and Toronto dinner ahead, even on weekdays, to keep the fast schedule on track.
- 3Use larger paid lots or garages for the SUV in Nashville, Cincinnati OTR, Detroit, and Toronto.
- 4At Niagara Glen, arrive before sunset for gorge photos; daylight is shorter by late September.
- 5Keep toll/parking payment cards ready for Ontario highways, Toronto garages, and Niagara Parks lots.
Good to know
- 1You will cross into Canada at Detroit-Windsor; carry passports and verify vehicle insurance covers Canada.
- 2Ambassador Bridge border waits can vary; check live wait times before leaving Detroit.
- 3Toronto downtown traffic and garage height limits can be challenging for SUVs; avoid low-clearance garages.
- 4I-75 has frequent construction zones and speed enforcement through Ohio and Michigan.
- 5Niagara Glen trails may be slippery after rain or spray; some stairs are steep and uneven.
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