How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Erie, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Erie, MI is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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 Monroe County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Erie.
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Start on South State Street
113 m · 15 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto North University Avenue
1347 ft · 41 sec · North University Avenue
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Continue on Geddes Avenue
584 ft · 18 sec · Geddes Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Court
107 m · 15 sec · Washtenaw Court
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Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · Washtenaw Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 SOUTH, BL I 94: Toledo
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ida, Petersburg
787 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Ida West Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Ida West Road
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Turn right onto Jackman Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Jackman Road
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Turn left onto Albain Road
1 mi · 1 min · Albain Road
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Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Lewis Avenue
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Turn left onto Samaria Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Samaria Road
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Continue on Lakeside Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lakeside Road
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto East Erie Road
42 m · 4 sec · East Erie Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Erie Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Erie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 SOUTH
Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 SOUTH, BL I 94: Toledo
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Erie?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Dundee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Ann Arbor and 22.3 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Dundee
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 Dundee.
Ann Arbor station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Erie. Straight-line distance: 35.68 mi (57.42 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 Erie
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 4,321 |
| Coordinates | 41.7942100, -83.4963200 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Erie (-83.49632, 41.79421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
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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