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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Algonac, MI is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
87.64 mi
01h 52m
Flight
65.97 mi
106.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.97 mi
Kilometers
106.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.64 mi
Kilometers
141.05 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Algonac
Sat, Apr 11, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 11, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-11T07:27
Arrive Algonac
Sat, Apr 11, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Hamtramck
MI

City in Michigan

From Ann Arbor
43.7 mi
00h 56m
To Algonac
43.9 mi
00h 56m

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
48°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    2058 ft · 1 min · East Huron Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit

    835 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    2510 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17.4 mi · 23 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Ford Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac

    3212 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 23 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Green Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Green Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    3183 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Dyke Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Dyke Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Pointe Tremble Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Pointe Tremble Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Saint Clair River Drive

    1958 ft · 38 sec · Saint Clair River Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left

    102 m · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
27.9 mi · 32%
Edsel Ford Freeway
17.4 mi · 20%
Ford Freeway
11.8 mi · 13%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
9.06 mi · 10%
Dixie Highway
4.7 mi · 5%
Pointe Tremble Road
4.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

17.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
66 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamtramck
00h 56m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Sunny near Algonac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Hamtramck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Ann Arbor and 43.9 miles from Algonac.

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

The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamtramck

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

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

RAIL

Detroit

3 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

13 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

15 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

19 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Algonac. Straight-line distance: 65.97 mi (106.17 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Algonac

City in Michigan

Population4,034
Coordinates42.6185800, -82.5323000
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Algonac (-82.5323, 42.61858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 Algonac. The current time is 07:27:47.

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.