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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Butman, MI is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
158.65 mi
03h 07m
Flight
133.73 mi
215.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.73 mi
Kilometers
215.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.65 mi
Kilometers
255.33 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Butman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:46 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
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
79.3 mi
01h 33m
To Butman
79.3 mi
01h 33m

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
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    19.3 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 18: Beaverton, Gladwin

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto M-18

    9.9 mi · 15 min · M-18

  13. 13

    Continue on Ross Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ross Street

  14. 14

    Continue on M-18

    6.8 mi · 9 min · M-18

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cedar Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Cedar Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Silverleaf Street

    2553 ft · 43 sec · North Silverleaf Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Street

    6 mi · 9 min · North State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West M 18

    1294 ft · 24 sec · West M 18

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Round Lake Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Round Lake Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sugar River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sugar River Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Butman Road

    2641 ft · 2 min · Butman Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    28 m · 4 sec · Cemetery Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cemetery Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
93.6 mi · 59%
US 10
19.3 mi · 12%
M-18
16.7 mi · 11%
US 10 West
11.5 mi · 7%
North State Street
5.97 mi · 4%
Round Lake Road
4.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

93.6 mi · 01h 40m

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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 33m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Butman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Ann Arbor and 79.3 miles from Butman.

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

The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Butman. Straight-line distance: 133.73 mi (215.22 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
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#2 Butman

Township in Gladwin County, Michigan

Population1,980
Coordinates44.1391900, -84.4675100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Butman (-84.46751, 44.13919)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.19 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.24
11.2 gal · 42.38 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.12 $42.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.82 $47.63
Premium $4.65 $26.06 $52.12
Diesel $5.30 $29.70 $59.40

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 Butman. The current time is 00:21:01.

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.