How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Ironwood, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Ironwood, MI is about 584.3 miles (940.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 428.9 miles (690.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 08m.
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.
Township in Mackinac County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Ironwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Ironwood.
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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
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp left onto M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cedar Street
836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
59 m · 11 sec · East Munising
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Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road
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Turn right onto County Road 480
12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480
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Continue on Rail Street
1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
153 m · 11 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue
2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 41
2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
25 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
40.1 mi · 52 min
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Turn left
59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto US 2 West
11.4 mi · 14 min · US 2 West
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Turn left onto Douglas Boulevard
2244 ft · 38 sec · Douglas Boulevard
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Continue on East Frederick Street
139 m · 13 sec · East Frederick Street
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Turn left onto North Suffolk Street
145 m · 10 sec · North Suffolk Street
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Turn right onto East Ayer Street
141 m · 22 sec · East Ayer Street
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Turn right onto North Lowell Street
30 m · 4 sec · North Lowell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lowell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Ironwood.
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
118 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ironwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Ironwood?
The road trip is about 584.3 miles (940.4 km) and usually takes 11h 08m 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?
Moran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 291.9 miles from Ann Arbor and 292.5 miles from Ironwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 428.9 miles (690.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 155.4 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 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 $77.76 one way or $155.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 183.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ann Arbor and Ironwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ironwood.
Stop Ideas Near Moran
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 Moran.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Ironwood. Straight-line distance: 428.89 mi (690.23 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 Ironwood
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 4,814 |
| Coordinates | 46.4546700, -90.1710100 |
| Altitude | 459 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ironwood (-90.17101, 46.45467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 940 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 17m |
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 | $77.76 | $155.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $87.70 | $175.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $95.97 | $191.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $109.37 | $218.74 |
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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