How far is Addison, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?

The driving distance from Addison, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.19 mi
01h 00m
Flight
37.01 mi
59.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.01 mi
Kilometers
59.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.19 mi
Kilometers
85.6 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Tue, Apr 14, 9:05 PM EDT
Return by in Addison
Tue, Apr 14, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Addison
2026-04-14T20:05
Arrive Ann Arbor
Tue, Apr 14, 9:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Addison
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grass Lake
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Addison
26.6 mi
00h 30m
To Ann Arbor
26.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Addison and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Addison and Ann Arbor.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    581 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Steer Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North Steer Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    16.7 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor

    3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South State Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and Ann Arbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
29 mi · 55%
North Steer Street
20.2 mi · 38%
I 94 Business
3.01 mi · 6%
I 94
0.57 mi · 1%
South State Street
0.25 mi
West Main Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

28.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Lake
00h 30m from Addison
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Addison and Light Rain Likely near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Addison to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Addison and 26.6 miles from Ann Arbor.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Addison and Light Rain Likely near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grass Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grass Lake.

RAIL

Jackson station

15 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Addison and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 37.01 mi (59.56 km).

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#1 Addison

Village in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population579
Coordinates41.9864300, -84.3471700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Ann Arbor

#2 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-84.34717, 41.986621)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.1 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.76 gal · 14.2 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.00 $15.99
Premium $4.65 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $5.30 $9.97 $19.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Addison and Ann Arbor. The current time is 20:05:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.