Detour (noun)

1. A route that deviates from the usual or direct one, often used to avoid something.
2. An indirect or circuitous way of proceeding.

Origin:

From french détour, from old french des- ("away") + tour ("turn"), from latin tornus ("a lathe").

Examples:

1. We had to take a detour because of the road construction.
2. The detour added an extra hour to our trip.
3. The hikers decided to take a detour to see the waterfall.
4. The detour was a nightmare, it took forever to get back to the main road.
5. The detour was worth it, it was a beautiful scenery.