How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Lake Michigan Beach, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Lake Michigan Beach, MI is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Lake Michigan Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Lake Michigan Beach.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Jackson
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
131 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 140: Niles, Watervliet
1222 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Watervliet Road
843 ft · 14 sec · Watervliet Road
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Turn straight onto M-140
2.5 mi · 4 min · M-140
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Turn left onto Hagar Shore Road
6 mi · 8 min · Hagar Shore Road
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Turn left
706 ft · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto Roosevelt Street
2060 ft · 2 min · Roosevelt Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
124 m · 18 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
71 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Lake Michigan Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
131 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lake Michigan Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Lake Michigan Beach?
The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Brownlee Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Ann Arbor and 72.4 miles from Lake Michigan Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lake Michigan Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Brownlee Park
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 Brownlee Park.
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Albion station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Lake Michigan Beach. Straight-line distance: 134.49 mi (216.44 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 Lake Michigan Beach
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 1,216 |
| Coordinates | 42.2208700, -86.3694700 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Michigan Beach (-86.36947, 42.22087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.23 | $38.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.74 | $47.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
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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