# Gordie Howe International Bridge, United States: what it is and when to go

> Gordie Howe International Bridge is a crossing of the Detroit River in United States. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. It has articles in 9 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/gordie-howe-international-bridge/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Crossing of the Detroit River · Architecture
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 398 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 42.2881, -83.09781

## What it is and where

Gordie Howe International Bridge is a crossing of the Detroit River in United States. It has articles in 9 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, 5.0 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 42.2881, -83.09781; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 398 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=42.288096%2C-83.097811)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.288096%2C-83.097811)

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 Gordie Howe International Bridge is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 14 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 21 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 09 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 24 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 05 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 48 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 43 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 49 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 33 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 55 |

In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. 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

- [Fort Wayne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fort-wayne-2/): Historic fort in Detroit, Michigan, USA · 1.1 km
- [Ambassador Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ambassador-international-bridge/): Privately owned suspension bridge that connects Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario · 3.3 km
- [Basilica of Sainte Anne de Détroit](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/basilica-of-sainte-anne/): Church building in Detroit, United States of America · 4.0 km
- [Guardian Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/guardian-building/): Skyscraper in Michigan in the United States · 6.3 km
- [Downey Brewing Co.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/downey-brewing-co/): Brewery · 6.8 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 Gordie Howe International Bridge?

It is a crossing of the Detroit River in United States. It has articles in 9 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 Gordie Howe International Bridge?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55.

### How do you get to Gordie Howe International Bridge?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 398 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.288096%2C-83.097811) 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 [Fort Wayne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fort-wayne-2/), [Ambassador Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ambassador-international-bridge/), [Basilica of Sainte Anne de Détroit](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/basilica-of-sainte-anne/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1272925228), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5266001), CC0. More about Gordie Howe International Bridge on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordie_Howe_International_Bridge). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

