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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Albion, MI is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
54.31 mi
01h 03m
Flight
51.81 mi
83.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.81 mi
Kilometers
83.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.31 mi
Kilometers
87.41 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Sat, Apr 11, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 11, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-11T06:04
Arrive Albion
Sat, Apr 11, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Leoni
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Ann Arbor
27.1 mi
00h 31m
To Albion
27.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Jackson

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    48.2 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 94, M 99: Springport, Albion

    1509 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Eaton Rapids Road

    2319 ft · 39 sec · Eaton Rapids Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Superior Street

    1389 ft · 25 sec · North Superior Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Superior Street

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
48.4 mi · 89%
East Michigan Avenue
2.46 mi · 5%
East Huron Street
1.27 mi · 2%
Jackson Avenue
0.92 mi · 2%
Eaton Rapids Road
0.44 mi · 1%
BL I 94
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

48.2 mi · 00h 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leoni
00h 31m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Sunny near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Ann Arbor and 27.2 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leoni

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

11 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

40 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

43 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Albion. Straight-line distance: 51.81 mi (83.38 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Albion

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

Population1,099
Coordinates42.2431000, -84.7530300
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Albion (-84.75303, 42.2431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.50 $21.01
Premium $4.65 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $5.30 $13.10 $26.20

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Albion. The current time is 06:04:25.

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.