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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Bennington, MI is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
64.86 mi
01h 23m
Flight
52.1 mi
83.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.1 mi
Kilometers
83.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.86 mi
Kilometers
104.39 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Sat, Apr 11, 7:04 PM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 11, 8:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-11T17:40
Arrive Bennington
Sat, Apr 11, 7:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Howell
MI

Human settlement in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

From Ann Arbor
32.4 mi
00h 42m
To Bennington
32.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing

    1893 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road

    1555 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1463 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    23.6 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville

    2102 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    3189 ft · 53 sec · Stockbridge Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Grand River Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Grand River Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Perry Road

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Perry Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Bennington Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · West Bennington Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bennington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
25.7 mi · 40%
Perry Road
18.1 mi · 28%
US 23 North
14.8 mi · 23%
M 14 East
1.25 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 2%
East Grand River Avenue
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

Keep slight left

23.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howell
00h 42m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Sunny near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Ann Arbor and 32.4 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ann Arbor and Sunny near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Howell

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

48 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 52.1 mi (83.85 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Bennington

Township in Shiawassee County, Michigan

Population3,048
Coordinates42.9353100, -84.2419100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Bennington (-84.24191, 42.93531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.66 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.58 gal · 17.32 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.64 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.74 $19.48
Premium $4.65 $10.66 $21.32
Diesel $5.30 $12.15 $24.29

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Bennington. The current time is 17:40:58.

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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.