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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
348.49 mi
06h 56m
Flight
281.19 mi
452.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.19 mi
Kilometers
452.53 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.49 mi
Kilometers
560.84 km
Drive Time
06h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homestead
Wed, May 13, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Wed, May 13, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-05-12T21:43
Arrive Homestead
Wed, May 13, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:57 PM to 2:27 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Roscommon
MI

Village in the United States

From Ann Arbor
174.2 mi
03h 28m
To Homestead
174.2 mi
03h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
49°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

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.

  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

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    167.8 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Easterday Avenue

    1668 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Easterday Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Easterday Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto East Easterday Avenue

    2108 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto East Easterday Avenue

    2075 ft · 57 sec · East Easterday Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Ord Street

    1006 ft · 30 sec · Ord Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Portage Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Portage Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1861 ft · 49 sec · Riverside Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sugar Island Ferry Access

    146 m · 13 sec · Sugar Island Ferry Access

  17. 17

    Continue on Sugar Island Ferry

    1251 ft · 5 min · Sugar Island Ferry

  18. 18

    Continue on 1 1/2 Mile Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · 1 1/2 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Westshore Drive

    4.9 mi · 19 min · South Westshore Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on East 6 Mile Road

    3197 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East 6 Mile Road

    2213 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Homestead Road

    8.2 mi · 32 min · South Homestead Road

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
325 mi · 93%
South Homestead Road
8.16 mi · 2%
South Westshore Drive
4.89 mi · 1%
1 1/2 Mile Road
1.84 mi · 1%
M 14 East
1.25 mi
North Main Street
1.24 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.3 mi
281.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscommon
03h 28m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
10:06 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

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Manton, Michigan

63 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

70 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

75 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

86 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Homestead. Straight-line distance: 281.19 mi (452.53 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 Homestead

Township in Chippewa County, Michigan

Population2,408
Coordinates46.3380700, -84.1225300
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Homestead (-84.12253, 46.33807)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.3 gal
46.55 L · about $46.38
Round trip
$92.77
24.6 gal · 93.1 L
Estimated CO2
109.3 kg one way
Round trip: 218.6 kg / 482 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Homestead. The current time is 21:43:01.

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.