How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Clyde, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Clyde, MI is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Clyde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Clyde.
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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
22.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Howell, Pontiac
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on M 59 East: Pontiac
93 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highland Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Highland Road
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Turn left onto North Milford Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Milford Road
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Turn right onto Bishop
142 m · 20 sec · Bishop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bishop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Clyde.
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
22.4 mi · 00h 24m
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 Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Clyde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Clyde?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Ann Arbor and 17.7 miles from Clyde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Clyde.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
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 Brighton.
Ann Arbor station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Durand Union Station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 28.56 mi (45.96 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 Clyde
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
| Population | 5,435 |
| Coordinates | 42.6808600, -83.6180000 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clyde (-83.618, 42.68086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
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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