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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
35.7 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
32.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit left toward I 69 South: Fort Wayne
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, US 12: Quincy, Coldwater
2215 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto East Chicago Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Street
632 ft · 13 sec · West Chicago Street
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Continue on Chicago Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Chicago Road
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Take the exit right toward East Colon Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · East Colon Road
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Continue on Colon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Colon Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East State Street
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Turn left onto South Blackstone Avenue
39 m · 6 sec · South Blackstone Avenue
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Turn left
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Colon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Concord.
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Colon. Straight-line distance: 84.13 mi (135.39 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 Colon
Village in St.
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 41.9583800, -85.3249800 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colon (-85.32498, 41.95838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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