How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Bay Mills, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Bay Mills, MI is about 335.5 miles (540 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Bay Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Bay Mills.
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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 left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
159.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 28: Newberry, Munising
2227 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto South M-221
2.5 mi · 4 min · South M-221
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive
3.9 mi · 10 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Turn right onto South Bay Mills Point Road
1.6 km · 4 min · South Bay Mills Point Road
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Turn slight right onto South North Drive
25 m · 4 sec · South North Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South North Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Bay Mills.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 23 North
Keep slight left
159 mi · 02h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Ann Arbor and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bay Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Bay Mills?
The road trip is about 335.5 miles (540 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Prudenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.8 miles from Ann Arbor and 167.8 miles from Bay Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 $44.65 one way or $89.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Ann Arbor and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bay Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Prudenville
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 Prudenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Bay Mills. Straight-line distance: 290.4 mi (467.36 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 Bay Mills
Township in Chippewa County, Michigan
| Population | 1,434 |
| Coordinates | 46.4372400, -84.5839400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay Mills (-84.58394, 46.43724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $44.65 | $89.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.36 | $100.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.10 | $110.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.80 | $125.60 |
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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