How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Grosse Pointe Park, MI?

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Grosse Pointe Park, MI is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.52 mi
01h 03m
Flight
41.6 mi
66.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.6 mi
Kilometers
66.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.52 mi
Kilometers
79.7 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grosse Pointe Park
Thu, May 28, 4:21 PM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, May 28, 5:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-05-28T15:18
Arrive Grosse Pointe Park
Thu, May 28, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Livonia
MI

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

From Ann Arbor
24.7 mi
00h 31m
To Grosse Pointe Park
24.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, May 28 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Grosse Pointe Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Grosse Pointe Park.

  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 right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    2510 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Conner Avenue, City Airport

    1079 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Conner Avenue

    71 m · 6 sec · Conner Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Conner Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Conner Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pemberton Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Pemberton Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pemberton Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Grosse Pointe Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
27.9 mi · 56%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
9.06 mi · 18%
Edsel Ford Freeway
6.27 mi · 13%
Conner Street
2.23 mi · 4%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 3%
East Jefferson Avenue
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

M 14 East

Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livonia
00h 31m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Clear near Grosse Pointe Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Grosse Pointe Park?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Ann Arbor and 24.8 miles from Grosse Pointe Park.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ann Arbor and Mostly Clear near Grosse Pointe Park.

Stop Ideas Near Livonia

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

12 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

14 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

22 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

23 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Grosse Pointe Park. Straight-line distance: 41.6 mi (66.95 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Grosse Pointe Park

#2 Grosse Pointe Park

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Population10,972
Coordinates42.3758700, -82.9374200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Grosse Pointe Park (-82.93742, 42.37587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.62 L · about $6.60
Round trip
$13.20
3.5 gal · 13.24 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.60 $13.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.65 $8.14 $16.29
Diesel $5.30 $9.28 $18.56

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 · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Grosse Pointe Park. The current time is 15:18:05.

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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.