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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Caledonia, MI is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.36 mi
02h 25m
Flight
97.08 mi
156.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.08 mi
Kilometers
156.23 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.36 mi
Kilometers
208.18 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caledonia
Wed, May 13, 5:47 PM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Wed, May 13, 8:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-05-13T15:22
Arrive Caledonia
Wed, May 13, 5:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Dimondale
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Ann Arbor
64.6 mi
01h 12m
To Caledonia
64.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    44.5 mi · 48 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37, I 96 Emergency West: Broadmoor Avenue

    2443 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Broadmoor Avenue Southeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Broadmoor Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Cherry Valley Avenue Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cherry Valley Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street Southeast

    2644 ft · 2 min · East Main Street Southeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
101 mi · 78%
US 23 North
14.8 mi · 11%
Broadmoor Avenue Southeast
3.48 mi · 3%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
3.33 mi · 3%
Cherry Valley Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi · 1%
M 14 East
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
01h 12m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Cloudy near Caledonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Ann Arbor and 64.7 miles from Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ann Arbor and Mostly Cloudy near Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 97.08 mi (156.23 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Caledonia

Village in Kent County, Michigan

Population1,885
Coordinates42.7892000, -85.5166900
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Caledonia (-85.51669, 42.7892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.28 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.39
9.12 gal · 34.56 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.20 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.39 $38.79
Premium $4.65 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $5.30 $24.19 $48.37

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Caledonia. The current time is 15:22:25.

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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.