# Detroit River Light, United States: what it is and when to go > Detroit River Light is a lighthouse in Michigan, United States (Detroit). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/detroit-river-light/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Lighthouse in Michigan, United States · Architecture - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 394 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 42.00082, -83.14125 ## What it is and where Detroit River Light is a lighthouse in Michigan, United States (Detroit). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Detroit](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/detroit/), where this site lists 40 more places to see, 37 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 42.00082, -83.14125; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 394 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.000819%2C-83.141245) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.000819%2C-83.141245) It is one of the [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Detroit River Light is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 16 | | February | Possible | 10 h 22 | | March | Best time | 11 h 40 | | April | Best time | 13 h 09 | | May | Best time | 14 h 23 | | June | Best time | 15 h 03 | | July | Best time | 14 h 46 | | August | Best time | 13 h 42 | | September | Best time | 12 h 16 | | October | Best time | 10 h 50 | | November | Possible | 9 h 34 | | December | Possible | 8 h 57 | In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Pointe Mouillee State Game Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pointe-mouillee-state-game-area/): Protected area in Michigan, U.S · 7.5 km - [East River Road–North Hickory Canal Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/east-river-road/): Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places · 11 km - [Ferry Street–Thorofare Canal Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ferry-road/): Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places · 15 km - [Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/detroit-river-international-wildlife-refuge/): The only international wildlife refuge in North America, jointly administered by US and Canadian federal authorities · 18 km - [River Raisin National Battlefield Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/river-raisin-national-battlefield-park/): National park in Michigan, USA · 22 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Architecture - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Brooklyn Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brooklyn-bridge/): bridge in New York City, crossing the East River - [Washington Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-monument/): obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C - [Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/verrazzano-narrows-bridge/): bridge in New York City - [George Washington Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/george-washington-bridge/): bridge in New York City - [Manhattan Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/manhattan-bridge/): bridge in New York City Every United States place under Architecture, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Detroit River Light? It is a lighthouse in Michigan, United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Detroit River Light? March to October. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. ### How do you get to Detroit River Light? The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 394 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.000819%2C-83.141245) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Pointe Mouillee State Game Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pointe-mouillee-state-game-area/), [East River Road–North Hickory Canal Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/east-river-road/), [Ferry Street–Thorofare Canal Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ferry-road/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/529600880), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5266004), CC0. More about Detroit River Light on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_River_Light). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).