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

The driving distance from Alpine, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.86 mi
02h 08m
Flight
113.01 mi
181.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.01 mi
Kilometers
181.87 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.86 mi
Kilometers
225.09 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Tue, May 5, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Alpine
Tue, May 5, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-05-05T05:59
Arrive Ann Arbor
Tue, May 5, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpine
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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Alpine
69.6 mi
01h 04m
To Ann Arbor
70.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7 Mile Road Northwest

    1302 ft · 29 sec · 7 Mile Road Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    600 ft · 9 sec · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    60 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    4 mi · 6 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    50.8 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint

    1744 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
70.2 mi · 50%
I 96 East
50.8 mi · 36%
US 23 South
14.5 mi · 10%
M 14 West
1.52 mi · 1%
US 23 BUS
0.91 mi · 1%
North State Street
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Alpine Avenue Northwest

Merge slight right

65.7 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 04m from Alpine
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Alpine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Alpine and 70.2 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 113.01 mi (181.87 km).

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#1 Alpine

Township in Kent County, Michigan

Population13,883
Coordinates43.0728000, -85.6850400
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: 7 Mile Road Northwest (-85.685039, 43.072713)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.68 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.18
9.86 gal · 37.36 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.59 $37.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.97 $41.93
Premium $4.65 $22.94 $45.89
Diesel $5.30 $26.15 $52.30

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpine and Ann Arbor. The current time is 05:59:11.

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.