How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Ida, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Ida, MI is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Ida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Ida.
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Start on South State Street
113 m · 15 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto North University Avenue
1347 ft · 41 sec · North University Avenue
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Continue on Geddes Avenue
584 ft · 18 sec · Geddes Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Court
107 m · 15 sec · Washtenaw Court
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Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · Washtenaw Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 SOUTH, BL I 94: Toledo
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ida, Petersburg
787 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Ida West Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Ida West Road
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Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Ida.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 23 SOUTH
Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 SOUTH, BL I 94: Toledo
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Ida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Ida?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Ann Arbor and 16.2 miles from Ida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Ida.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
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 Milan.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Ida. Straight-line distance: 26.75 mi (43.05 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 Ida
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 4,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.9108800, -83.5735500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ida (-83.57355, 41.91088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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