How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Cass City, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Cass City, MI is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Cass City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Cass City.
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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
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 54, M 83: Birch Run, Frankenmuth
914 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Birch Run Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Birch Run Road
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Turn left onto Gera Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Gera Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Gera Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Gera Road
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Turn right onto Holland Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · Holland Avenue
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Continue on Sanilac Road
15.8 mi · 18 min · Sanilac Road
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Turn left onto Mertz Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Mertz Road
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Continue on Ellington Street
2434 ft · 43 sec · Ellington Street
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Turn right onto East Caro Road
9.4 mi · 13 min · East Caro Road
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Continue on Cass City Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Cass City Road
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Continue on Main Street
3006 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Cass City.
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 23 North
Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Clear near Cass City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Cass City?
The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Mount Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Ann Arbor and 60.5 miles from Cass City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ann Arbor and Mostly Clear near Cass City.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Morris
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 Mount Morris.
Flint station
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Lapeer station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Cass City. Straight-line distance: 95.81 mi (154.19 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 Cass City
City in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,273 |
| Coordinates | 43.6008500, -83.1746700 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cass City (-83.17467, 43.60085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
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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