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

The driving distance from Almena, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
114.1 mi
01h 55m
Flight
106.57 mi
171.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.57 mi
Kilometers
171.51 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.1 mi
Kilometers
183.62 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in Almena
Thu, Apr 23, 11:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Almena
2026-04-23T08:06
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Almena
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Marengo
MI

Township in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Almena
57.1 mi
00h 57m
To Ann Arbor
57 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 653

    6 m · 6 sec · County Road 653

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 375

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 375

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 652

    2.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 652

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Red Arrow Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Red Arrow Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 652

    2575 ft · 1 min · County Road 652

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2270 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street

    51 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    152 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    92 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    104.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

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

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

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

    3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South State Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
106 mi · 93%
I 94 Business
3.01 mi · 3%
County Road 652
2.89 mi · 3%
County Road 375
1.33 mi · 1%
Red Arrow Highway
0.77 mi · 1%
I 94
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
00h 57m from Almena
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Almena and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Almena and 57 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Almena and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marengo, 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 Marengo.

RAIL

Albion station

8 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

28 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

37 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

58 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Almena and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 106.57 mi (171.51 km).

Almena

#1 Almena

Township in Van Buren County, Michigan

Population5,196
Coordinates42.2647600, -85.8252900
Altitude231
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: County Road 653 (-85.825249, 42.264768)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.24 L · about $15.20
Round trip
$30.39
8.06 gal · 30.48 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.20 $30.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.14 $34.28
Premium $4.65 $18.76 $37.51
Diesel $5.30 $21.38 $42.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Almena and Ann Arbor. The current time is 08:06:17.

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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.