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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Baroda, MI is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.68 mi
02h 57m
Flight
142.39 mi
229.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.39 mi
Kilometers
229.15 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.68 mi
Kilometers
253.76 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baroda
Fri, Nov 6, 2:58 PM EST
Return by in Ann Arbor
Fri, Nov 6, 5:55 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-11-06T12:01
Arrive Baroda
Fri, Nov 6, 2:58 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:30 PM EST
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
Battle Creek
MI

The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.

From Ann Arbor
78.7 mi
01h 28m
To Baroda
79 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Jackson

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    143.8 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 139

    1347 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Scottdale Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Scottdale Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Linco Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Linco Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue

    3209 ft · 50 sec · Cleveland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Stevensville-Baroda Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Stevensville-Baroda Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stevensville-Baroda Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
144 mi · 91%
Scottdale Road
3.86 mi · 2%
Linco Road
3.07 mi · 2%
Stevensville-Baroda Road
1.45 mi · 1%
East Huron Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Jackson Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

144 mi · 02h 34m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
142.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Creek
01h 28m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
12:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Ann Arbor and Chance Rain Showers near Baroda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Battle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Ann Arbor and 79 miles from Baroda.

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

The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Ann Arbor and Chance Rain Showers near Baroda.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Creek

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

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

RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

1 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

33 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Albion station

36 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

64 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Baroda. Straight-line distance: 142.39 mi (229.15 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
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#2 Baroda

Township in Berrien County, Michigan

Population879
Coordinates41.9575400, -86.4855700
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Baroda (-86.48557, 41.95754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.06 L · about $24.12
Round trip
$48.25
11.12 gal · 42.12 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $24.12 $48.25
Mid-grade $5.02 $27.92 $55.83
Premium $5.62 $31.24 $62.47
Diesel $6.61 $36.74 $73.48

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Baroda. The current time is 12:01:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.