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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Croswell, MI is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.84 mi
02h 28m
Flight
89.33 mi
143.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.33 mi
Kilometers
143.76 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.84 mi
Kilometers
202.52 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croswell
Wed, Apr 15, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Wed, Apr 15, 4:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-14T23:55
Arrive Croswell
Wed, Apr 15, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Mount Clemens
MI

City in Michigan

From Ann Arbor
62.9 mi
01h 14m
To Croswell
62.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    2058 ft · 1 min · East Huron Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit

    835 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    2510 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17.4 mi · 23 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Ford Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 25: USA, Port Huron

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pine Grove Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Pine Grove Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 24th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Kimball Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    3103 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Huron Avenue

    2653 ft · 45 sec · Huron Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Peck Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Peck Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Howard Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Howard Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
42.3 mi · 34%
M 14 East
27.9 mi · 22%
Edsel Ford Freeway
17.4 mi · 14%
Lakeshore Road
12 mi · 10%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
9.06 mi · 7%
Peck Road
3.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ford Freeway

Continue on Ford Freeway

42.3 mi · 00h 45m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Clemens
01h 14m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Ann Arbor and Light Rain Likely near Croswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 Clemens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Ann Arbor and 62.9 miles from Croswell.

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

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Ann Arbor and Light Rain Likely near Croswell.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Clemens

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

25 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

26 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

27 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Detroit

30 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Croswell. Straight-line distance: 89.33 mi (143.76 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Croswell

#2 Croswell

City in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,253
Coordinates43.2755800, -82.6210400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Croswell (-82.62104, 43.27558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.81 L · about $16.74
Round trip
$33.49
8.88 gal · 33.62 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.74 $33.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.88 $37.77
Premium $4.65 $20.66 $41.33
Diesel $5.30 $23.55 $47.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Croswell. The current time is 23:55:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.