How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Hubbard Lake, MI?

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Hubbard Lake, MI is about 205.7 miles (331 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.66 mi
04h 15m
Flight
171.78 mi
276.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.78 mi
Kilometers
276.46 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.66 mi
Kilometers
330.97 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hubbard Lake
Sun, Nov 8, 12:44 PM EST
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sun, Nov 8, 4:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-11-08T08:28
Arrive Hubbard Lake
Sun, Nov 8, 12:44 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Kawkawlin
MI

Township in Bay County, Michigan

From Ann Arbor
102.8 mi
02h 07m
To Hubbard Lake
102.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Hubbard Lake.

  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

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin

    2011 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto M-61

    2.1 mi · 3 min · M-61

  10. 10

    Continue on West Cedar Street

    3191 ft · 1 min · West Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Huron Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Center Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Center Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Huron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Huron Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Hale Road

    4 mi · 5 min · North Hale Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Hale Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Hale Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65

  19. 19

    Continue on South Bullock Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Bullock Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65

  21. 21

    Continue on M 65

    4.4 mi · 5 min · M 65

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  23. 23

    Continue on M 65

    4 mi · 5 min · M 65

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 65

    10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65

  25. 25

    Continue on Baker Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Baker Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South State Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South State Road

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 65

    6.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 65

  28. 28

    Turn right

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Hubbard Lake Road

    7 mi · 27 min · South Hubbard Lake Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Mount Maria Road

    1 km · 2 min · West Mount Maria Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    1334 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto John Street

    86 m · 13 sec · John Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Susan Avenue

    614 ft · 27 sec · Susan Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Susan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
121 mi · 59%
State Highway 65
27.7 mi · 13%
M 65
8.39 mi · 4%
South Hubbard Lake Road
6.96 mi · 3%
West Huron Road
6.29 mi · 3%
North Hale Road
3.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

94.7 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
171.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kawkawlin
02h 07m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
8:30 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hubbard Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Hubbard Lake?

The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kawkawlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Ann Arbor and 102.8 miles from Hubbard Lake.

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

The direct path is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.02 one way or $62.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Ann Arbor and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hubbard Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Kawkawlin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kawkawlin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 7.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kawkawlin.

BUS

Bay City, MI

7 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

24 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

75 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

75 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Hubbard Lake. Straight-line distance: 171.78 mi (276.46 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 Hubbard Lake

Hubbard Lake is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.7597300, -83.5444200
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Hubbard Lake (-83.54442, 44.75973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.47 L · about $31.02
Round trip
$62.04
14.52 gal · 54.94 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $31.02 $62.04
Mid-grade $4.96 $36.04 $72.08
Premium $5.56 $40.35 $80.70
Diesel $6.58 $47.77 $95.54

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Hubbard Lake. The current time is 08:28:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.