How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Acme, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Acme, MI is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bay County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Acme.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Acme.
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Start on South State Street
1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Huron Street
2058 ft · 1 min · East Huron Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
835 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
27.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
24.4 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street
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Turn left onto West Mile Road Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · West Mile Road Northwest
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Continue on M-72 West
7.7 mi · 11 min · M-72 West
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Continue on East M 72
7.2 mi · 10 min · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72
36 m · 2 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
2312 ft · 46 sec · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East M 72
27 m · 4 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
1.2 km · 1 min · East M 72
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Turn left onto US 31 North
569 ft · 16 sec · US 31 North
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Turn left
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Acme.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
94.7 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Acme.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Acme?
The road trip is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km) and usually takes 04h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pinconning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Ann Arbor and 116.7 miles from Acme.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.04 one way or $62.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Acme.
Stop Ideas Near Pinconning
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinconning.
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Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Acme. Straight-line distance: 193.59 mi (311.56 km).
#1 Ann Arbor
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
| Population | 119,280 |
| Coordinates | 42.2775600, -83.7408800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Acme
Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
| Population | 4,722 |
| Coordinates | 44.7719500, -85.5014600 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acme (-85.50146, 44.77195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.04 | $62.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.30 | $76.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.65 | $87.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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