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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Kinderhook, MI is about 93.2 miles (150 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
93.21 mi
01h 54m
Flight
72.89 mi
117.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.89 mi
Kilometers
117.31 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.21 mi
Kilometers
150.01 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kinderhook
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T05:54
Arrive Kinderhook
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Spring Arbor
MI

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan

From Ann Arbor
46.5 mi
00h 57m
To Kinderhook
46.7 mi
00h 57m

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
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.7 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson

    32.3 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 69 South: Fort Wayne

    1829 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Kinderhook

    2490 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Copeland Road

    1988 ft · 57 sec · East Copeland Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Angola Road

    10 m · 1 sec · South Angola Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Angola Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
36 mi · 39%
M 60
32.3 mi · 35%
I 69 South
22.1 mi · 24%
East Huron Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Jackson Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
East Copeland Road
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

35.7 mi · 00h 38m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Arbor
00h 57m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Kinderhook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.2 miles (150 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Spring Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Ann Arbor and 46.7 miles from Kinderhook.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spring Arbor

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

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

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Jackson station

13 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

17 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Kinderhook. Straight-line distance: 72.89 mi (117.31 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 Kinderhook

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,501
Coordinates41.7967200, -85.0052400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Kinderhook (-85.00524, 41.79672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.45 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.81
6.58 gal · 24.9 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.41 $24.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.99 $27.98
Premium $4.65 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.30 $17.45 $34.90

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 Kinderhook. The current time is 05:54:10.

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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.