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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Keeler, MI is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.48 mi
02h 30m
Flight
124.69 mi
200.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.69 mi
Kilometers
200.67 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.48 mi
Kilometers
216.42 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keeler
Wed, May 13, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Wed, May 13, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-05-12T23:57
Arrive Keeler
Wed, May 13, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Marshall
MI

City in the U.

From Ann Arbor
67.1 mi
01h 15m
To Keeler
67.4 mi
01h 15m

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
69°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    126 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Hartford

    1381 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road 687

    5.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 687

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 687

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
126 mi · 94%
County Road 687
5.56 mi · 4%
East Huron Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Jackson Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
Hartford
0.26 mi
South State Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 15m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
124.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshall
01h 15m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Ann Arbor and Rain Showers Likely near Keeler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Ann Arbor and 67.4 miles from Keeler.

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

The direct path is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Ann Arbor and Rain Showers Likely near Keeler.

Stop Ideas Near Marshall

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

17 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

19 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

46 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

51 mi away
459 North Burdick St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Keeler. Straight-line distance: 124.69 mi (200.67 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 Keeler

Township in Van Buren County, Michigan

Population2,155
Coordinates42.1128200, -86.1666800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Keeler (-86.16668, 42.11282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.96 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.48 gal · 35.92 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.16 $40.32
Premium $4.65 $22.06 $44.12
Diesel $5.30 $25.14 $50.28

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 Keeler. The current time is 23:57:56.

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.