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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Leland, MI is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
258.42 mi
05h 14m
Flight
214.86 mi
345.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.86 mi
Kilometers
345.78 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.42 mi
Kilometers
415.89 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leland
Thu, May 14, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, May 14, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-05-14T05:39
Arrive Leland
Thu, May 14, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Coleman
MI

City in Midland County, Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
129.2 mi
02h 37m
To Leland
129.2 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NNW
Destination
Leland Weather
MI
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Bingham as the closest live forecast in the Leelanau County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    2058 ft · 1 min · East Huron Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit

    835 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    38 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac

    2678 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cadillac Drive

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Cadillac Drive

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North M-37 Highway

    8 m · 1 sec · North M-37 Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North M-37 Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 13 Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 633

    10.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 633

  17. 17

    Continue on South West Silver Lake Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South West Silver Lake Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Secor Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Long Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Long Lake Road

    677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Strait Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Tilton Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Traverse Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · East Traverse Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Cedar Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · South Cedar Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Kasson Street

    1866 ft · 40 sec · Kasson Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Good Harbor Trail

    6.5 mi · 9 min · South Good Harbor Trail

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Manitou Trail

    5.8 mi · 8 min · South Manitou Trail

  29. 29

    Continue on South Main Street

    1966 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto River Street

    24 m · 4 sec · River Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
93.6 mi · 36%
Cadillac Drive
55.3 mi · 21%
US 10
38 mi · 15%
US 10 West
19.1 mi · 7%
County Road 633
10.9 mi · 4%
North M-37 Highway
6.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

93.6 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
214.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
02h 37m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Sunny near Leland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Ann Arbor and 129.2 miles from Leland.

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

The direct path is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.39 one way or $68.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coleman

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

59 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

64 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

72 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

75 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Leland. Straight-line distance: 214.86 mi (345.78 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Leland

Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates45.0230500, -85.7598100
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Leland (-85.75981, 45.02305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.52 L · about $34.39
Round trip
$68.78
18.24 gal · 69.04 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.39 $68.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.79 $77.57
Premium $4.65 $42.44 $84.89
Diesel $5.30 $48.37 $96.74

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Leland. The current time is 05:39:55.

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.