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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Armada, MI is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
81.07 mi
01h 44m
Flight
58.59 mi
94.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.59 mi
Kilometers
94.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.07 mi
Kilometers
130.47 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Armada
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-18T22:04
Arrive Armada
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
40.5 mi
00h 52m
To Armada
40.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 32 Mile Road

    3 mi · 4 min · 32 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wolcott Road

    3044 ft · 2 min · Wolcott Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Armada Ridge Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Armada Ridge Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    2828 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
27.9 mi · 34%
M 53 North
14.9 mi · 18%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 13%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 7%
Armada Ridge Road
3.37 mi · 4%
Metropolitan Parkway
3.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

M 14 East

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

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
58.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamtramck
00h 52m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ann Arbor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Armada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 40.5 miles from Ann Arbor and 40.6 miles from Armada.

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

The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ann Arbor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Armada.

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 Armada. Straight-line distance: 58.59 mi (94.29 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Armada

Village in Michigan

Population1,698
Coordinates42.8442000, -82.8843700
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Armada (-82.88437, 42.8442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.33
Premium $4.65 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $5.30 $15.17 $30.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Armada. The current time is 22:04:18.

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.