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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Ferrysburg, MI is about 164 miles (264 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.03 mi
03h 04m
Flight
137.72 mi
221.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.72 mi
Kilometers
221.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.03 mi
Kilometers
263.98 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferrysburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Ferrysburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eagle
MI

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

From Ann Arbor
81.9 mi
01h 32m
To Ferrysburg
82.1 mi
01h 32m

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
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing

    1893 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road

    1555 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1463 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward M 104, M 231: Spring Lake, Grand Haven

    1450 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Savidge Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Savidge Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Pine Street

    1047 ft · 30 sec · Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1968 ft · 56 sec · 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on 174th Avenue

    890 ft · 29 sec · 174th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
138 mi · 84%
US 23 North
14.8 mi · 9%
Cleveland Street
4.76 mi · 3%
East Savidge Street
2.04 mi · 1%
M 14 East
1.25 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
137.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 32m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Ferrysburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164 miles (264 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Ann Arbor and 82.1 miles from Ferrysburg.

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

The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Ferrysburg. Straight-line distance: 137.72 mi (221.64 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Ferrysburg

City in Michigan

Population3,022
Coordinates43.0844600, -86.2203300
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Ferrysburg (-86.22033, 43.08446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.91 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.82 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.65 $26.95 $53.89
Diesel $5.30 $30.71 $61.42

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 Ferrysburg. The current time is 02:16:13.

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.