How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Geneva, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Geneva, MI is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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 Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Geneva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Geneva.
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Start on South State Street
2866 ft · 1 min · South State Street
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Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue
2609 ft · 2 min · East Hoover Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Continue on Ann Arbor-Saline Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Turn left onto South Maple Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · South Maple Road
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
27.1 mi · 39 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Continue on US-12
1.7 mi · 2 min · US-12
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Turn left onto Round Lake Highway
3.2 mi · 8 min · Round Lake Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
1430 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Round Lake Highway
3.2 mi · 9 min · Round Lake Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Geneva Highway
2870 ft · 1 min · Geneva Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Geneva Highway
12 m · 1 sec · Geneva Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Geneva Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Geneva.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Michigan Avenue
Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
27.1 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ann Arbor and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Geneva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Geneva?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Ann Arbor and 22.2 miles from Geneva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:58 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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ann Arbor and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Geneva.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 35.39 mi (56.95 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 Geneva
Township in Midland County, Michigan
| Population | 3,529 |
| Coordinates | 41.9581000, -84.2805000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Geneva (-84.2805, 41.9581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 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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