How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Fulton, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Fulton, MI is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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 01h 56m.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Fulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Fulton.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Jackson
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 66: Sturgis
2125 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway
2068 ft · 32 sec · Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway
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Continue on M-66
2.3 mi · 3 min · M-66
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Continue on M 66
2.1 mi · 3 min · M 66
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Continue on M-66
6.8 mi · 10 min · M-66
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Turn right onto S Drive South
1.9 mi · 5 min · S Drive South
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Continue on 1 1/2 Mile Road
1330 ft · 42 sec · 1 1/2 Mile Road
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Turn left onto R Drive South
1.5 mi · 4 min · R Drive South
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Continue on East W Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · East W Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East W Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Fulton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Fulton?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Ann Arbor and 47.7 miles from Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Fulton.
Stop Ideas Near Parma
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 Parma.
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 83.25 mi (133.98 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 Fulton
Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
| Population | 2,399 |
| Coordinates | 42.1150500, -85.3524900 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulton (-85.35249, 42.11505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
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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