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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
9.1 mi · 10 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron
2510 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
17.4 mi · 23 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Continue on Ford Freeway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac
3212 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · 23 Mile Road
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Continue on Green Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Green Street
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Continue on Main Street
3183 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Dixie Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Dyke Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Dyke Road
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Continue on Pointe Tremble Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Pointe Tremble Road
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Continue on Saint Clair River Drive
1958 ft · 38 sec · Saint Clair River Drive
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Turn left
102 m · 27 sec
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Turn right
9 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 Algonac.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamtramck.
Detroit
Royal Oak station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Algonac. Straight-line distance: 65.97 mi (106.17 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 Algonac
City in Michigan
| Population | 4,034 |
| Coordinates | 42.6185800, -82.5323000 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Algonac (-82.5323, 42.61858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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