How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Charlotte, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Charlotte, MI is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Charlotte.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Jackson
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
33.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson
1380 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 50 West: Charlotte
2577 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Clinton Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on South Clinton Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Clinton Trail
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Continue on South Main
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main
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Continue on Dexter Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on East Clinton Trail
8.3 mi · 11 min · East Clinton Trail
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Continue on East Shepherd Street
3250 ft · 1 min · East Shepherd Street
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Continue on Upland Avenue
876 ft · 25 sec · Upland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Cochran Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Cochran Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cochran Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Charlotte.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
33.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Ann Arbor and 35 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
Jackson station
Albion station
East Lansing station
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 59.24 mi (95.34 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 Charlotte
County seat of Eaton County, Michigan
| Population | 9,052 |
| Coordinates | 42.5636500, -84.8358200 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlotte (-84.83582, 42.56365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.50 | $21.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.50 | $22.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
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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