How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Homestead, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Homestead, MI is about 348.5 miles (560.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Homestead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Homestead.
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Start on South State Street
1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Huron Street
2058 ft · 1 min · East Huron Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
835 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
167.8 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Easterday Avenue
1668 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Easterday Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Easterday Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East Easterday Avenue
2108 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Easterday Avenue
2075 ft · 57 sec · East Easterday Avenue
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Continue on Ord Street
1006 ft · 30 sec · Ord Street
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Turn right onto East Portage Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Portage Avenue
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1861 ft · 49 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Sugar Island Ferry Access
146 m · 13 sec · Sugar Island Ferry Access
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Continue on Sugar Island Ferry
1251 ft · 5 min · Sugar Island Ferry
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Continue on 1 1/2 Mile Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · 1 1/2 Mile Road
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Turn right onto South Westshore Drive
4.9 mi · 19 min · South Westshore Drive
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Continue on East 6 Mile Road
3197 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road
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Continue on East 6 Mile Road
2213 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road
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Continue on South Homestead Road
8.2 mi · 32 min · South Homestead Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Homestead Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Homestead.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 23 North
Keep slight left
168 mi · 02h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Widespread Frost leaving Ann Arbor and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers near Homestead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Homestead?
The road trip is about 348.5 miles (560.8 km) and usually takes 06h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roscommon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.2 miles from Ann Arbor and 174.2 miles from Homestead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.38 one way or $92.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Ann Arbor and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers near Homestead.
Stop Ideas Near Roscommon
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 Roscommon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Homestead. Straight-line distance: 281.19 mi (452.53 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 Homestead
Township in Chippewa County, Michigan
| Population | 2,408 |
| Coordinates | 46.3380700, -84.1225300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homestead (-84.12253, 46.33807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 561 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $46.38 | $92.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.31 | $104.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.24 | $114.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.24 | $130.48 |
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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