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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Lewiston, MI is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.68 mi
04h 07m
Flight
182.29 mi
293.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.29 mi
Kilometers
293.36 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.68 mi
Kilometers
318.13 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sat, Nov 7, 7:36 PM EST
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sat, Nov 7, 11:44 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-11-07T15:29
Arrive Lewiston
Sat, Nov 7, 7:36 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:44 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:00 PM EST
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
Kawkawlin
MI

Township in Bay County, Michigan

From Ann Arbor
98.9 mi
02h 03m
To Lewiston
98.8 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    38.6 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 33: Alger, Rose City

    2088 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Alger Road

    1 km · 57 sec · West Alger Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Brock Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brock Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South M-33

    17.6 mi · 24 min · South M-33

  12. 12

    Continue on South Bennett Street

    2593 ft · 1 min · South Bennett Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Williams Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · North Williams Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Mio Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · North Mio Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Mount Tom Road

    9.4 mi · 13 min · South Mount Tom Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Morenci Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Morenci Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Mount Tom Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Mount Tom Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Mount Tom Road

    2095 ft · 38 sec · North Mount Tom Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Miller Road

    6 mi · 11 min · West Miller Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Town Line Road

    9 mi · 22 min · Town Line Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Townline Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Townline Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road 612

    2 mi · 4 min · County Road 612

  23. 23

    Continue on Salling Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Salling Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Salling Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
133 mi · 67%
South M-33
17.6 mi · 9%
South Mount Tom Road
13.5 mi · 7%
Town Line Road
9.02 mi · 5%
West Miller Road
5.97 mi · 3%
North Mio Road
5.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

94.7 mi · 01h 42m

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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
182.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kawkawlin
02h 03m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
8:44 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Kawkawlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Ann Arbor and 98.8 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 182.3 miles (293.4 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 8:44 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.78 one way or $59.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kawkawlin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kawkawlin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 3.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 4 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kawkawlin.

BUS

Bay City, MI

7 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

24 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

75 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

75 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 182.29 mi (293.36 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lewiston

Lewiston is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.8839000, -84.3055700
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Lewiston (-84.30557, 44.8839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.4 L · about $29.78
Round trip
$59.57
13.94 gal · 52.8 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $29.78 $59.57
Mid-grade $4.96 $34.60 $69.20
Premium $5.56 $38.74 $77.48
Diesel $6.58 $45.86 $91.73

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Lewiston. The current time is 15:29:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.