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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Edwards, MI is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
145.84 mi
02h 43m
Flight
133.84 mi
215.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.84 mi
Kilometers
215.4 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.84 mi
Kilometers
234.71 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edwards
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 PM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T10:29
Arrive Edwards
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Birch Run
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
72.9 mi
01h 21m
To Edwards
72.9 mi
01h 21m

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
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    38.6 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 33: Alger, Rose City

    2088 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Alger Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Alger Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Maple Ridge Road

    1338 ft · 37 sec · Maple Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old M-76

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old M-76

  12. 12

    Continue on Alger Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alger Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Greenwood Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · West Greenwood Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto M-30

    4 m · 1 sec · M-30

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · M-30

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
133 mi · 91%
West Greenwood Road
5.46 mi · 4%
Old M-76
1.57 mi · 1%
M 14 East
1.25 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Alger Road
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

94.7 mi · 01h 42m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
01h 21m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Edwards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Ann Arbor and 72.9 miles from Edwards.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Birch Run

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

23 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

29 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Bay City, MI

40 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

41 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Edwards. Straight-line distance: 133.84 mi (215.4 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 Edwards

Human settlement in Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,356
Coordinates44.1764100, -84.2666700
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Edwards (-84.26667, 44.17641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.48 L · about $19.42
Round trip
$38.84
10.3 gal · 38.96 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.42 $38.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.90 $43.81
Premium $4.65 $23.97 $47.94
Diesel $5.30 $27.32 $54.63

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 Edwards. The current time is 10:29:07.

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.