How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Canadian Lakes, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Canadian Lakes, MI is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Canadian Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Canadian Lakes.
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Start on South State Street
1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Huron Street
2058 ft · 1 min · East Huron Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
835 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
14.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing
1893 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road
1555 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
1463 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
38.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare
64 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 127 Business: Mount Pleasant
1.9 mi · 2 min · Business US-127
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Continue on South Mission Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street
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Turn left onto East Broomfield Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broomfield Street
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Continue on East Broomfield Road
2670 ft · 45 sec · East Broomfield Road
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto East Remus Road
14 mi · 19 min · East Remus Road
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on East Wheatland Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Wheatland Avenue
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road
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Turn left onto 90th Avenue
2696 ft · 46 sec · 90th Avenue
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Turn right onto Buchanan Road
1 mi · 1 min · Buchanan Road
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Turn left onto 100th Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · 100th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Road
1 km · 54 sec · Pierce Road
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Turn right onto West Royal Road
2500 ft · 2 min · West Royal Road
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
66 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Canadian Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 127 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare
64 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Ann Arbor and Chance Snow Showers near Canadian Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Canadian Lakes?
The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Saint Johns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Ann Arbor and 79.4 miles from Canadian Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 10:50 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 Slight Chance Snow Showers around Ann Arbor and Chance Snow Showers near Canadian Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Johns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Johns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Canadian Lakes. Straight-line distance: 119.68 mi (192.6 km).
#1 Ann Arbor
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
| Population | 119,280 |
| Coordinates | 42.2775600, -83.7408800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canadian Lakes
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 2,756 |
| Coordinates | 43.5791900, -85.3017000 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canadian Lakes (-85.3017, 43.57919)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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