Gordie Howe
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Windsor–Detroit border wait times
Updated 3:15 AM
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) — near real-time.
Ambassador Bridge
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Windsor Tunnel
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· Live wait plus a rough estimate of extra driving, rounded to 5 min. Car tolls.
About these wait times
Right now — Gordie Howe Bridge: 5 min to Detroit, no delay to Windsor; Ambassador Bridge: no delay to Detroit, no delay to Windsor; Tunnel: no delay to Detroit, no delay to Windsor (as of 3:15 AM ET).
Real-time Windsor-Detroit border wait times for all three crossings between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan: the Ambassador Bridge, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, and the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Times update from official CBP and CBSA sources, blended with live reports from other drivers.
The Border Times estimate on each card blends official government data with wait times reported by drivers, using an outlier-resistant algorithm — see the accuracy badge and the Official / Community numbers below it for how that estimate was reached.
Which Windsor-Detroit crossing should you take?
| Crossing | Car toll | With a discount account | Best for | Not allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordie Howe Bridge | CAD $8 / USD $5.75 | Breakaway: CAD $6 / USD $4.35 | Airport, Ann Arbor, Ohio, anywhere on I-75; trucks; walking or cycling | — |
| Ambassador Bridge | USD $10 (CAD $14 cash) | Premier tag: USD $5.50 | Mexicantown, Corktown, I-96 to Lansing | Pedestrians, bikes |
| Detroit-Windsor Tunnel | CAD $8.25 to Detroit / USD $9 to Windsor | NEXPRESS: CAD $5.90 / USD $6.75 | Downtown to downtown: arenas, stadiums, Greektown, casinos | Trucks, motorcycles, bikes, pedestrians, hazmat; over 12 ft 8 in. No cash |
Rule of thumb: downtown trips take the Tunnel, everything else takes the Gordie Howe, and the Ambassador Bridge only when the live figures above show it clearly faster. Tolls are charged each way and change without notice; see the full toll comparison for trailers, trucks, cash and E-ZPass.
Toll sources, checked October 10, 2026: Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (Gordie Howe and Breakaway) · Ambassador Bridge toll rates · Detroit-Windsor Tunnel toll rates · Windsor tunnel operator
Live wait times by crossing
Gordie Howe Bridge wait times · Ambassador Bridge wait times · Detroit-Windsor Tunnel wait times
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Windsor-Detroit border open right now?
Yes. As of 3:15 AM ET, CBP lists all three Windsor-Detroit crossings as open: the Gordie Howe Bridge, the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. All three run 24 hours a day. The Tunnel closes only for planned events; the next is the Detroit Free Press Marathon on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from about 6:15 to 10:15 AM (details).
How often do the wait times update?
Ambassador Bridge and Gordie Howe U.S.-bound data comes from CBP and typically refreshes every few minutes. Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and Canada-bound data comes from CBSA and can lag 30–90 minutes behind real time — we flag it as delayed when that happens. Community-reported times update as soon as a driver submits one.
What is the Border Times estimate?
It’s our own blended number that combines the official government figure with recent driver-submitted reports, weighted by how many people reported and how consistent those reports are. The accuracy badge next to it shows how much of that blend comes from community data versus official data.
Which crossing is fastest right now?
Whichever crossing currently has the shortest official wait time for your direction is marked "Fastest now" at the top of its card — this updates automatically as conditions change throughout the day.
Is this official CBP or CBSA data?
The official numbers shown come directly from CBP’s Border Wait Times feed and CBSA’s Border Wait Times feed. This site is an independent project, not affiliated with CBP, CBSA, or the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority — always confirm with official sources before you travel if timing matters.
Is there a Windsor-Detroit border wait times app?
Yes: this site works as one. On your phone, open windsordetroitbordertimes.com and add it to your home screen (iPhone: Share, then Add to Home Screen; Android: the browser menu, then Install app). It opens full screen with the live wait times, and you can turn on an alert for when the wait drops.
How far is Windsor from the U.S. border?
Windsor is right on it: the Detroit River is the border, and downtown Windsor faces downtown Detroit across it. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is about 1.6 km (5,135 ft) from portal to portal, the Ambassador Bridge about 2.3 km and the Gordie Howe Bridge about 2.5 km, so with no line the crossing itself takes minutes, plus customs.
Do I need an account to see wait times?
No. Viewing and reporting are both free and need no account. Reports are weighted by an anonymous per-device trust score and checked against the official feed. A single report shows right away if it is within 10 minutes of the official figure; otherwise it waits for a second driver to confirm it.