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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Grattan, MI is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.77 mi
02h 29m
Flight
100.23 mi
161.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.23 mi
Kilometers
161.31 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.77 mi
Kilometers
205.63 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grattan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:18 PM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 4:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-18T11:48
Arrive Grattan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Holt
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Ann Arbor
63.8 mi
01h 14m
To Grattan
63.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.7 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Clarksville

    1894 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Nash Highway

    2181 ft · 39 sec · Nash Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grand River Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hastings Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hastings Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Peck Lake Road

    1455 ft · 23 sec · Peck Lake Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    122 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Conklin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Conklin Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Conklin Ware Cutoff

    141 m · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff

  21. 21

    Continue on Ware Road

    1978 ft · 31 sec · Ware Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Montcalm Ware Cutoff

    142 m · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff

  23. 23

    Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast

    811 ft · 13 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Oberley Drive Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oberley Drive Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Grand River Drive Southeast

    3100 ft · 1 min · Grand River Drive Southeast

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Segwun Avenue

    73 m · 5 sec · Segwun Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on South Hudson Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · South Hudson Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Hudson Street Southeast

    665 ft · 16 sec · Hudson Street Southeast

  29. 29

    Continue on Lincoln Lake Avenue

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Lake Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Belding Road Northeast

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Old Belding Road Northeast

    847 ft · 21 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
88.7 mi · 69%
US 23 North
14.8 mi · 12%
Lincoln Lake Avenue
9.75 mi · 8%
Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi · 2%
Belding Road Northeast
1.59 mi · 1%
South Hudson Street
1.37 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 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.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
01h 14m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ann Arbor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Ann Arbor and 63.9 miles from Grattan.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ann Arbor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grattan.

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

45 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

49 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Grattan. Straight-line distance: 100.23 mi (161.31 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grattan

Township in Kent County, Michigan

Population3,954
Coordinates43.0842000, -85.3811300
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Grattan (-85.38113, 43.0842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.07 L · about $17.01
Round trip
$34.01
9.02 gal · 34.14 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.01 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.65 $20.99 $41.98
Diesel $5.30 $23.92 $47.84

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Grattan. The current time is 11:48:24.

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.