How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Kingsford, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Kingsford, MI is about 471.7 miles (759.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 324.5 miles (522.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Kingsford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Kingsford.
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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
134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West
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Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road
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Turn right onto Ludington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ludington Street
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Continue on US 2 & 41
20.5 mi · 26 min · US 2 & 41
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Turn right
29 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto East H Street
2316 ft · 1 min · East H Street
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Turn left onto Carpenter Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Carpenter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Carpenter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Kingsford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
135 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Sunny near Kingsford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Kingsford?
The road trip is about 471.7 miles (759.2 km) and usually takes 08h 45m 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?
Wolverine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.7 miles from Ann Arbor and 236.1 miles from Kingsford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 324.5 miles (522.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 147.2 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 $62.79 one way or $125.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148 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 Kingsford, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ann Arbor and Sunny near Kingsford.
Stop Ideas Near Wolverine
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 Wolverine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Kingsford. Straight-line distance: 324.47 mi (522.18 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 Kingsford
City in Dickinson County in the U.
| Population | 4,923 |
| Coordinates | 45.7949600, -88.0720700 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsford (-88.07207, 45.79496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 759 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 53m |
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 | $62.79 | $125.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $70.81 | $141.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $77.49 | $154.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $88.31 | $176.62 |
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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