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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Lockport, MI is about 106.9 miles (172 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.9 mi
02h 08m
Flight
89.93 mi
144.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.93 mi
Kilometers
144.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.9 mi
Kilometers
172.04 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T08:10
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Flint
MI

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

From Ann Arbor
53.4 mi
01h 04m
To Lockport
53.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

    1287 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto East Remington Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Williams Street

    2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Midland Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Midland Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Midland Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Washington Road

    149 m · 13 sec · West Washington Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Freeland Road

    2472 ft · 1 min · West Freeland Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Freeland Road

    34 m · 3 sec · West Freeland Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Freeland Road

    4.8 mi · 11 min · West Freeland Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Freeland Road

    22 m · 2 sec · East Freeland Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East Freeland Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Freeland Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Poseyville Road

    35 m · 5 sec · South Poseyville Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Poseyville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
80.1 mi · 75%
Midland Road
5.52 mi · 5%
West Freeland Road
5.25 mi · 5%
South Main Street
3.48 mi · 3%
Gratiot Road
2.03 mi · 2%
Sheridan Avenue
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

80.1 mi · 01h 26m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flint
01h 04m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Flint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Ann Arbor and 53.4 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Flint

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

3 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

27 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

31 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

39 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 89.93 mi (144.73 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 Lockport

Township in St.

Population3,714
Coordinates43.5247500, -84.2494300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Lockport (-84.24943, 43.52475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.28 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.43
7.54 gal · 28.56 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.22 $28.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.03 $32.07
Premium $4.65 $17.55 $35.09
Diesel $5.30 $20.00 $39.99

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Lockport. The current time is 08:10:30.

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.