How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Drummond, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Drummond, MI is about 345.2 miles (555.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Drummond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Drummond.
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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
94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
132.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 134: De Tour Village, Drummond Island
2484 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Huron Shore Drive
40.7 mi · 1 hr · North Huron Shore Drive
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Turn right onto Elizabeth Street
788 ft · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Elizabeth Street
52 m · 3 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Continue on DeTour ↔ Drummond Island
1.6 km · 30 min · DeTour ↔ Drummond Island
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Continue on East Channel Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · East Channel Road
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Turn left onto South Townline Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Townline Road
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Turn right onto East Maxton Road
1922 ft · 1 min · East Maxton Road
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Turn right onto South Wasnich Road
47 m · 7 sec · South Wasnich Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wasnich Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Drummond.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 23 North
Keep slight left
132 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Drummond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Drummond?
The road trip is about 345.2 miles (555.5 km) and usually takes 06h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roscommon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.6 miles from Ann Arbor and 172.6 miles from Drummond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.93 one way or $91.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Drummond.
Stop Ideas Near Roscommon
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 Roscommon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Drummond. Straight-line distance: 258.58 mi (416.14 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 Drummond
Township and island in Michigan
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 46.0200200, -83.7311100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Drummond (-83.73111, 46.02002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $45.93 | $91.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.80 | $103.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.69 | $113.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.60 | $129.21 |
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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