How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Allen Park, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Allen Park, MI is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Allen Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Allen Park.
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Start on South State Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · South State Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1246 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 39: Southfield Freeway
2436 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on M 39 South: Southfield Highway
2461 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Southfield Road
2196 ft · 49 sec · Southfield Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Southfield Road
671 ft · 18 sec · Southfield Road
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
1098 ft · 34 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn left onto Garfield Avenue
543 ft · 24 sec · Garfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Allen Road
46 m · 4 sec · Allen Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Allen Park.
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.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
27 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Allen Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Allen Park?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Ann Arbor and 16 miles from Allen Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Allen Park.
Stop Ideas Near Belleville
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 Belleville.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Allen Park. Straight-line distance: 27.12 mi (43.65 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 Allen Park
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 26,751 |
| Coordinates | 42.2575400, -83.2110400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allen Park (-83.21104, 42.25754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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