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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Colon, MI is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.33 mi
02h 11m
Flight
84.13 mi
135.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.13 mi
Kilometers
135.39 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.33 mi
Kilometers
163.08 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Colon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:30 PM EDT
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
Concord
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
50.6 mi
01h 05m
To Colon
50.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Jackson

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    35.7 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson

    32.3 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 69 South: Fort Wayne

    1829 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, US 12: Quincy, Coldwater

    2215 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Chicago Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · East Chicago Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    632 ft · 13 sec · West Chicago Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Chicago Road

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Chicago Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward East Colon Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · East Colon Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Colon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Colon Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East State Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Blackstone Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · South Blackstone Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    38 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
36 mi · 36%
M 60
32.3 mi · 32%
East Colon Road
13.1 mi · 13%
I 69 South
11.7 mi · 12%
East Chicago Street
2.76 mi · 3%
East Huron Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

35.7 mi · 00h 38m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
01h 05m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Colon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Ann Arbor and 50.8 miles from Colon.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Colon.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

12 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

21 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

47 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

61 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Colon. Straight-line distance: 84.13 mi (135.39 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 Colon

Village in St.

Population1,155
Coordinates41.9583800, -85.3249800
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Colon (-85.32498, 41.95838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Colon. The current time is 02:41:26.

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