How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Highland Park, MI?

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Highland Park, MI is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
91.71 mi
01h 51m
Flight
86.13 mi
138.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.13 mi
Kilometers
138.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.71 mi
Kilometers
147.59 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-19T03:47
Arrive Highland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Parma
MI

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

From Ann Arbor
45.7 mi
00h 55m
To Highland Park
46 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Jackson

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    67.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

    1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamblin Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  15. 15

    Continue on M 89

    5.7 mi · 6 min · M 89

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 37th Street

    1321 ft · 1 min · North 37th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    877 ft · 39 sec · East D Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East D Avenue

    548 ft · 26 sec · East D Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 37th Street

    2654 ft · 1 min · North 37th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East CD Avenue

    2527 ft · 1 min · East CD Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North 36th Street

    1395 ft · 38 sec · North 36th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Gull Lake Drive

    3087 ft · 1 min · West Gull Lake Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East C Avenue

    158 m · 23 sec · East C Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Fraulin Drive

    108 m · 16 sec · Fraulin Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fraulin Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
68.2 mi · 74%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 7%
M 89
5.68 mi · 6%
East Michigan Avenue
4.83 mi · 5%
East Huron Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Jackson Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

67.9 mi · 01h 13m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parma
00h 55m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Highland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 45.7 miles from Ann Arbor and 46 miles from Highland Park.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Highland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Parma

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

13 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

16 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

49 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 86.13 mi (138.62 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Highland Park

Town in Michigan, United States

Population10,712
Coordinates42.3958700, -85.4197300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Highland Park (-85.41973, 42.39587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.25 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.44
6.48 gal · 24.5 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.22 $24.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.78 $27.56
Premium $4.65 $15.08 $30.16
Diesel $5.30 $17.18 $34.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Highland Park. The current time is 03:47:17.

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.