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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Kimball, MI is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
95.36 mi
02h 01m
Flight
75.75 mi
121.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.75 mi
Kilometers
121.9 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.36 mi
Kilometers
153.46 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kimball
Sun, Apr 26, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 26, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-26T06:30
Arrive Kimball
Sun, Apr 26, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Grosse Pointe Park
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

From Ann Arbor
47.6 mi
01h 00m
To Kimball
47.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    2510 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17.4 mi · 23 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    30.7 mi · 33 min · Ford Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Wadhams Road

    1246 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wadhams Road

    6.4 mi · 15 min · Wadhams Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dove Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Dove Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ditty Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Ditty Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ditty Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
30.7 mi · 32%
M 14 East
27.9 mi · 29%
Edsel Ford Freeway
17.4 mi · 18%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
9.06 mi · 10%
Wadhams Road
6.6 mi · 7%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ford Freeway

Continue on Ford Freeway

30.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Pointe Park
01h 00m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Kimball.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Grosse Pointe Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Ann Arbor and 47.7 miles from Kimball.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Pointe Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grosse Pointe Park, 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 Grosse Pointe Park.

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Detroit

11 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
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Royal Oak station

21 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
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John D. Dingell Transit Center

23 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

26 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Kimball. Straight-line distance: 75.75 mi (121.9 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 Kimball

Township in St.

Population9,285
Coordinates42.9480900, -82.5624200
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Kimball (-82.56242, 42.94809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.74 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.74 gal · 25.48 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.71 $25.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.33 $28.67
Premium $4.65 $15.68 $31.37
Diesel $5.30 $17.87 $35.75

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Kimball. The current time is 06:30:26.

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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.