How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Lee, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Lee, MI is about 137 miles (220.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (194 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Lee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Lee.
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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
67.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Wheatfield Parkway
1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamblin Street
107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street
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Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn slight right onto M-89
1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89
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Continue on M 89
8 mi · 9 min · M 89
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Continue on East D Avenue
2587 ft · 37 sec · East D Avenue
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Turn right onto North 32nd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street
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Turn left onto East C Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Richplain Drive
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive
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Continue on M 89
1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89
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Continue on Jackson Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on East Bridge Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue on Allegan Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street
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Continue on M-89
1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89
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Continue on East Allegan Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Allegan Street
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Continue on Lincoln Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on Marshall Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Canal Street
35 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Canal Street
50 m · 2 sec · North Canal Street
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Continue on North Cedar Street
563 ft · 15 sec · North Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Cutler Street
879 ft · 11 sec · Cutler Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Road
3078 ft · 42 sec · Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto Monroe Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Monroe Road
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Continue on 118th Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · 118th Avenue
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Turn left onto 56th Street
6.8 mi · 9 min · 56th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Lee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
67.9 mi · 01h 13m
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 Rain And Snow Showers near Lee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Lee?
The road trip is about 137 miles (220.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Ann Arbor and 68.7 miles from Lee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.5 miles (194 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 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 Lee.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
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 Marshall.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Lee. Straight-line distance: 120.56 mi (194.03 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 Lee
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
| Population | 4,288 |
| Coordinates | 42.4508700, -86.0908600 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lee (-86.09086, 42.45087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.54 | $41.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.48 | $44.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.62 | $51.24 |
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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