How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Boyne City, MI?

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Boyne City, MI is about 242.3 miles (390 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.3 mi
04h 22m
Flight
212.78 mi
342.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.78 mi
Kilometers
342.43 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.3 mi
Kilometers
389.95 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boyne City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Boyne City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 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

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
Worth
MI

Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.

From Ann Arbor
121.2 mi
02h 11m
To Boyne City
121.2 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
36°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Boyne City.

  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

    54.9 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena

    1553 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    12.6 mi · 17 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North US 131 Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North US 131 Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on US 131 South

    4.2 mi · 6 min · US 131 South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Mill Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Boyne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Boyne Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South East Street

    896 ft · 23 sec · South East Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    668 ft · 16 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    63 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
212 mi · 88%
West Main Street
12.6 mi · 5%
Mill Street
4.31 mi · 2%
US 131 South
4.16 mi · 2%
North US 131 Highway
3.58 mi · 1%
Boyne Avenue
1.4 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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
212.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worth
02h 11m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Ann Arbor and Chance Snow Showers near Boyne City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Boyne City?

The road trip is about 242.3 miles (390 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Worth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Ann Arbor and 121.2 miles from Boyne City.

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

The direct path is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Ann Arbor and Chance Snow Showers near Boyne City.

Stop Ideas Near Worth

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

37 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Tawas City, MI

51 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

55 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

104 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Boyne City. Straight-line distance: 212.78 mi (342.43 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Boyne City

#2 Boyne City

City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,729
Coordinates45.2166800, -85.0139400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Boyne City (-85.01394, 45.21668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.55 gal
32.37 L · about $32.24
Round trip
$64.48
17.1 gal · 64.74 L
Estimated CO2
76 kg one way
Round trip: 152 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.24 $64.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.36 $72.73
Premium $4.65 $39.79 $79.58
Diesel $5.30 $45.35 $90.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Boyne City. The current time is 03:15:13.

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.