How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Kalamo, MI?

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Kalamo, MI is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.8 mi
01h 49m
Flight
67.42 mi
108.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.42 mi
Kilometers
108.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.8 mi
Kilometers
130.03 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalamo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T02:43
Arrive Kalamo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Tompkins
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Ann Arbor
40.3 mi
00h 54m
To Kalamo
40.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Kalamo.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Jackson

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 50 West: Charlotte

    2577 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Clinton Road

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Clinton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Clinton Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South Clinton Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main

  12. 12

    Continue on Dexter Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dexter Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Clinton Trail

    8.3 mi · 11 min · East Clinton Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on East Shepherd Street

    3250 ft · 1 min · East Shepherd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Upland Avenue

    876 ft · 25 sec · Upland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Cochran Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Cochran Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Lawrence Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Lawrence Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · West Lawrence Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Ionia Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Ionia Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Spore Highway

    87 m · 13 sec · Spore Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spore Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
33.5 mi · 41%
Clinton Road
14.7 mi · 18%
East Clinton Trail
8.34 mi · 10%
West Lawrence Highway
8.11 mi · 10%
South Clinton Trail
4.87 mi · 6%
US-127 NORTH
1.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

33.2 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tompkins
00h 54m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Kalamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Kalamo?

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tompkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Ann Arbor and 40.5 miles from Kalamo.

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

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Kalamo.

Stop Ideas Near Tompkins

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

18 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

23 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

39 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

53 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Kalamo. Straight-line distance: 67.42 mi (108.51 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 Kalamo

Township in Eaton County, Michigan

Population1,880
Coordinates42.5428100, -85.0127700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Kalamo (-85.01277, 42.54281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.79 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.7 gal · 21.58 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.12 $24.24
Premium $4.65 $13.26 $26.53
Diesel $5.30 $15.12 $30.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Kalamo. The current time is 02:43:36.

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.