How far is Ann Arbor, MI from La Salle, MI?

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to La Salle, MI is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
41.46 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.95 mi
51.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.95 mi
Kilometers
51.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.46 mi
Kilometers
66.72 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
London
MI

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

From Ann Arbor
20.8 mi
00h 27m
To La Salle
20.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and La Salle.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    113 m · 15 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North University Avenue

    1347 ft · 41 sec · North University Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Geddes Avenue

    584 ft · 18 sec · Geddes Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Court

    107 m · 15 sec · Washtenaw Court

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Washtenaw Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 SOUTH, BL I 94: Toledo

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ida, Petersburg

    787 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ida West Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Ida West Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jackman Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Jackman Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Albain Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Albain Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lewis Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lewis Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ida Center Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Ida Center Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Yargerville Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Yargerville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Telegraph Road

    639 ft · 12 sec · South Telegraph Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Otter Creek Road

    1296 ft · 56 sec · North Otter Creek Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Laplaisance Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 SOUTH
24.2 mi · 58%
Yargerville Road
3.92 mi · 9%
Ida West Road
3.1 mi · 7%
Washtenaw Avenue
2.93 mi · 7%
Lewis Avenue
2.01 mi · 5%
Ida Center Road
1.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 23 SOUTH

Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 SOUTH, BL I 94: Toledo

24.2 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
00h 27m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Salle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to La Salle?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Ann Arbor and 20.8 miles from La Salle.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Salle.

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

32 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

43 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

47 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and La Salle. Straight-line distance: 31.95 mi (51.42 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
La Salle

#2 La Salle

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population4,672
Coordinates41.8678200, -83.4521600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: La Salle (-83.45216, 41.86782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.01
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.51 $11.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.65 $6.79 $13.59
Diesel $5.30 $7.74 $15.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and La Salle. The current time is 00:30:01.

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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.