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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Baraga, MI is about 510.6 miles (821.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 389 miles (626 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
510.64 mi
09h 42m
Flight
388.96 mi
625.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
388.96 mi
Kilometers
625.97 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
510.64 mi
Kilometers
821.79 km
Drive Time
09h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baraga
Tue, May 5, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Tue, May 5, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-05-04T16:03
Arrive Baraga
Tue, May 5, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:42 PM to 5:12 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Aloha
MI

Township in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
255.1 mi
04h 51m
To Baraga
255.6 mi
04h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  11. 11

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  12. 12

    Continue on US-2 West

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

  13. 13

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  15. 15

    Continue on Cedar Street

    836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising

    59 m · 11 sec · East Munising

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Munising

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising

  18. 18

    Continue on M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  19. 19

    Continue on Cherry Creek Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 480

    12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480

  21. 21

    Continue on Rail Street

    1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Division Street

    153 m · 11 sec · Division Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue

    2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto US Highway 41

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    25 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    1.4 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto State Avenue

    143 m · 21 sec · State Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
275 mi · 54%
M-28
70.9 mi · 14%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 12%
US Highway 41
60.5 mi · 12%
County Road 480
12.5 mi · 2%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep slight left

118 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+121.6 mi
389 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aloha
04h 51m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ann Arbor and Chance Rain Showers near Baraga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 510.6 miles (821.8 km) and usually takes 09h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Aloha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 255.1 miles from Ann Arbor and 255.6 miles from Baraga.

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

The direct path is about 389 miles (626 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.95 one way or $135.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ann Arbor and Chance Rain Showers near Baraga.

Stop Ideas Near Aloha

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

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

BUS

Cheboygan, MI

13 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

25 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

Alanson, MI

27 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

35 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Baraga. Straight-line distance: 388.96 mi (625.97 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Baraga

Village in Baraga County in the U.

Population1,938
Coordinates46.7785400, -88.4890200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Baraga (-88.48902, 46.77854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 822 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.02 gal
68.21 L · about $67.95
Round trip
$135.91
36.04 gal · 136.42 L
Estimated CO2
160.1 kg one way
Round trip: 320.3 kg / 706 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $67.95 $135.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $76.64 $153.28
Premium $4.65 $83.87 $167.73
Diesel $5.30 $95.58 $191.16

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Baraga. The current time is 16:03:16.

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.