How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Escanaba, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Escanaba, MI is about 419.6 miles (675.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.9 miles (468.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Otsego County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Escanaba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Escanaba.
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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
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West
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Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
3177 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stephenson Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Stephenson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Stephenson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ludington Street
1951 ft · 60 sec · Ludington Street
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Turn right onto South 12th Street
61 m · 11 sec · South 12th Street
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Turn right
33 m · 8 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 Escanaba.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
135 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny near Escanaba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Escanaba?
The road trip is about 419.6 miles (675.3 km) and usually takes 07h 43m 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?
Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.7 miles from Ann Arbor and 209.9 miles from Escanaba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.9 miles (468.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.7 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 $55.85 one way or $111.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny near Escanaba.
Stop Ideas Near Otsego Lake
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 Otsego Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Escanaba. Straight-line distance: 290.94 mi (468.23 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 Escanaba
City in Michigan
| Population | 3,366 |
| Coordinates | 45.7452500, -87.0645800 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Escanaba (-87.06458, 45.74525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 675 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 14m |
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 | $55.85 | $111.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.99 | $125.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $68.93 | $137.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $78.55 | $157.10 |
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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