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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Holly, MI is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
44.42 mi
00h 55m
Flight
36.01 mi
57.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.01 mi
Kilometers
57.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.42 mi
Kilometers
71.48 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-19T04:58
Arrive Holly
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Brighton
MI

Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
22.2 mi
00h 27m
To Holly
22.2 mi
00h 27m

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
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.7 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Linden

    1768 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Silver Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Silver Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grange Hall Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Grange Hall Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Saginaw Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Saginaw Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Saginaw Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
34.7 mi · 78%
Grange Hall Road
3.1 mi · 7%
West Silver Lake Road
1.31 mi · 3%
M 14 East
1.25 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 3%
North Saginaw Street
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

34.7 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 27m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Holly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Ann Arbor and 22.2 miles from Holly.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:38 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 Slight Chance Snow Showers around Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Holly.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

42 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

48 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Holly. Straight-line distance: 36.01 mi (57.95 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Holly

#2 Holly

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

Population5,603
Coordinates42.7919700, -83.6277300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Holly (-83.62773, 42.79197)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.84
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Holly. The current time is 04:58:42.

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.