No, you cannot drive into Canada using just a standard state-issued ID or a regular driver's license. To cross the border by land, U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. Passport, a U.S. Passport Card, or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL). It is a common misconception that a "REAL ID" is sufficient for international travel; while a REAL ID allows you to board domestic flights, it is not an international travel document. Only five states (New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Vermont, and Washington) currently issue the Enhanced Driver's License, which specifically denotes both identity and citizenship. If you do not have one of these documents, you will also need a NEXUS card if you are a member of that trusted traveler program. Children under the age of 16 are generally allowed to present just a birth certificate when traveling by land, but all adults must have one of the aforementioned WHTI-compliant documents to satisfy both Canadian entry requirements and U.S. re-entry laws upon your return.