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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Bingham, MI is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
251.3 mi
04h 54m
Flight
203.93 mi
328.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.93 mi
Kilometers
328.19 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.3 mi
Kilometers
404.43 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bingham
Thu, Apr 23, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Bingham
Thu, Apr 23, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sterling
MI

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

From Ann Arbor
125.6 mi
02h 27m
To Bingham
125.7 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.2 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    24.4 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Mile Road Northwest

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Mile Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on M-72 West

    7.7 mi · 11 min · M-72 West

  14. 14

    Continue on East M 72

    7.2 mi · 10 min · East M 72

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72

    36 m · 2 sec · East M 72

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East M 72

    2312 ft · 46 sec · East M 72

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East M 72

    27 m · 4 sec · East M 72

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East M 72

    1.2 km · 1 min · East M 72

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US 31 North

    3.8 mi · 6 min · US 31 North

  20. 20

    Continue on Munson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Munson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Eighth Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Eighth Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Union Street

    2323 ft · 57 sec · South Union Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Grandview Parkway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Grandview Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on South West Bay Shore Drive

    7.7 mi · 12 min · South West Bay Shore Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Bingham Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Bingham Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bingham Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
185 mi · 74%
East M 72
8.41 mi · 3%
M-72 West
7.71 mi · 3%
South West Bay Shore Drive
7.7 mi · 3%
US 31 North
3.85 mi · 2%
East Eighth Street
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
203.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
02h 27m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Bingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Ann Arbor and 125.7 miles from Bingham.

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

The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.45 one way or $66.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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

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

BUS

Tawas City, MI

46 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

49 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

67 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

113 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Bingham. Straight-line distance: 203.93 mi (328.19 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Bingham

Township in Leelanau County, Michigan

Population2,960
Coordinates44.8758300, -85.6742500
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Bingham (-85.67425, 44.87583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.87 gal
33.57 L · about $33.45
Round trip
$66.90
17.74 gal · 67.14 L
Estimated CO2
78.8 kg one way
Round trip: 157.7 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.45 $66.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.72 $75.45
Premium $4.65 $41.28 $82.56
Diesel $5.30 $47.05 $94.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Bingham. The current time is 06:52:47.

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.