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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Adrian, MI is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
35.83 mi
00h 56m
Flight
30.34 mi
48.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.34 mi
Kilometers
48.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.83 mi
Kilometers
57.67 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adrian
Fri, Apr 17, 11:50 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Fri, Apr 17, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-17T10:54
Arrive Adrian
Fri, Apr 17, 11:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
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
Clinton
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
17.9 mi
00h 28m
To Adrian
17.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    2866 ft · 1 min · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue

    2609 ft · 2 min · East Hoover Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ann Arbor-Saline Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Maple Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South Maple Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    14.6 mi · 22 min · East Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 52

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  9. 9

    Continue on North Adrian Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 52

    2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    16 m · 2 sec · East Church Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Michigan Avenue
14.6 mi · 41%
North Adrian Highway
6.73 mi · 19%
State Highway 52
4.79 mi · 13%
South Maple Road
4.46 mi · 12%
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2.07 mi · 6%
North Main Street
1.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Michigan Avenue

Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

14.6 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 28m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny near Adrian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Ann Arbor and 17.9 miles from Adrian.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny near Adrian.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

30 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

40 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

60 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

65 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Adrian. Straight-line distance: 30.34 mi (48.82 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Adrian

#2 Adrian

City in Michigan, United States

Population6,170
Coordinates41.8975500, -84.0371700
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Adrian (-84.03717, 41.89755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $4.65 $5.91 $11.82
Diesel $5.30 $6.74 $13.47

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Adrian. The current time is 10:54:11.

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.