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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Lawton, MI is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
118.46 mi
02h 12m
Flight
108.03 mi
173.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.03 mi
Kilometers
173.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.46 mi
Kilometers
190.64 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Sun, May 31, 1:16 PM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sun, May 31, 3:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-05-31T11:03
Arrive Lawton
Sun, May 31, 1:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Marengo
MI

Township in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Ann Arbor
59.1 mi
01h 06m
To Lawton
59.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    111.5 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 40: Lawton, Paw Paw

    1422 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto M-40

    3.3 mi · 5 min · M-40

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2788 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 3rd

    101 m · 11 sec · East 3rd

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Street

    110 m · 15 sec · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Franklin Street

    77 m · 9 sec · South Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
112 mi · 94%
M-40
3.28 mi · 3%
East Huron Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Jackson Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.53 mi
M 40
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 00m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 06m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Sunny near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Ann Arbor and 59.3 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

8 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Jackson station

37 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

58 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 108.03 mi (173.85 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

Village in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States

Population1,796
Coordinates42.1672600, -85.8469500
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Lawton (-85.84695, 42.16726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.78 $35.56
Premium $4.65 $19.45 $38.91
Diesel $5.30 $22.17 $44.34

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Lawton. The current time is 11:03:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.