How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Bellaire, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Bellaire, MI is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.7 miles (323 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bay County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Bellaire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Bellaire.
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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
27.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Sigma Road Southeast
2 mi · 4 min · Sigma Road Southeast
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Continue on Darragh Road Northeast
10.8 mi · 19 min · Darragh Road Northeast
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Continue on South Maple Street
2306 ft · 46 sec · South Maple Street
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Merge slight left onto South Williams Street
113 m · 18 sec · South Williams Street
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Turn sharp left onto East State Street
2876 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Continue on South M-88 Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · South M-88 Highway
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Continue on South Division Street
2502 ft · 42 sec · South Division Street
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Turn straight onto Cayuga/Division Cutoff
95 m · 5 sec · Cayuga/Division Cutoff
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Continue on East Cayuga Street
2804 ft · 49 sec · East Cayuga Street
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Turn right onto North Bridge Street
1712 ft · 34 sec · North Bridge Street
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Turn left onto West Antrim Street
64 m · 11 sec · West Antrim Street
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Turn right onto Ann Street
19 m · 3 sec · Ann Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ann Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Bellaire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
94.7 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Widespread Frost leaving Ann Arbor and Widespread Frost near Bellaire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Bellaire?
The road trip is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pinconning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Ann Arbor and 116.4 miles from Bellaire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.7 miles (323 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.96 one way or $61.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Ann Arbor and Widespread Frost near Bellaire.
Stop Ideas Near Pinconning
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 Pinconning.
Bay City, MI
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Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Bellaire. Straight-line distance: 200.68 mi (322.97 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 Bellaire
County seat of Antrim County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,068 |
| Coordinates | 44.9802800, -85.2111700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellaire (-85.21117, 44.98028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.92 | $69.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.21 | $76.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.55 | $87.09 |
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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