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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Casnovia, MI is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.71 mi
02h 53m
Flight
123.23 mi
198.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.23 mi
Kilometers
198.32 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.71 mi
Kilometers
245.77 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casnovia
Mon, Nov 2, 2:22 AM EST
Return by in Ann Arbor
Mon, Nov 2, 5:15 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-11-01T23:28
Arrive Casnovia
Mon, Nov 2, 2:22 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:30 PM EST
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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Ann Arbor
76.2 mi
01h 26m
To Casnovia
76.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto M-37

    11.7 mi · 16 min · M-37

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1416 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
117 mi · 77%
US 23 North
14.8 mi · 10%
M-37
11.7 mi · 8%
Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.13 mi · 3%
M 14 East
1.25 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.24 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
01h 26m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
12:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Casnovia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Ann Arbor and 76.5 miles from Casnovia.

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

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Casnovia.

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Casnovia. Straight-line distance: 123.23 mi (198.32 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 Casnovia

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

Population320
Coordinates43.2347400, -85.7906000
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Casnovia (-85.7906, 43.23474)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.4 L · about $24.66
Round trip
$49.32
10.78 gal · 40.8 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.58 $24.66 $49.32
Mid-grade $5.22 $28.11 $56.22
Premium $5.82 $31.36 $62.73
Diesel $6.69 $36.04 $72.08

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 · Nov 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Casnovia. The current time is 23:28:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.