How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Lakeview, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Lakeview, MI is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Lakeview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Lakeview.
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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
165.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Pier
891 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Union Pier Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Union Pier Road
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Turn sharp right onto Red Arrow Highway
119 m · 10 sec · Red Arrow Highway
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Turn left onto Goodwin Avenue
1442 ft · 1 min · Goodwin Avenue
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Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive
125 m · 11 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Lakeview.
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
166 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Ann Arbor and Scattered Rain Showers near Lakeview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Lakeview?
The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Climax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Ann Arbor and 85.1 miles from Lakeview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.03 one way or $52.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Ann Arbor and Scattered Rain Showers near Lakeview.
Stop Ideas Near Climax
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 Climax.
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Albion station
Bangor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Lakeview. Straight-line distance: 154.51 mi (248.66 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 Lakeview
Human settlement in Montcalm County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 994 |
| Coordinates | 41.8333700, -86.6928000 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeview (-86.6928, 41.83337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.34 | $26.03 | $52.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $30.13 | $60.25 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $33.71 | $67.42 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
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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