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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to London, MI is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.6 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.96 mi
30.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.96 mi
Kilometers
30.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.6 mi
Kilometers
34.76 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in London
Sat, May 30, 5:18 PM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sat, May 30, 5:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-05-30T16:43
Arrive London
Sat, May 30, 5:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Milan
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
10.8 mi
00h 17m
To London
10.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    113 m · 15 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North University Avenue

    1347 ft · 41 sec · North University Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Geddes Avenue

    584 ft · 18 sec · Geddes Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Court

    107 m · 15 sec · Washtenaw Court

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Washtenaw Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 SOUTH, BL I 94: Toledo

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Plank Road

    1352 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    129 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Plank Road

    5.5 mi · 12 min · Plank Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ostrander Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Ostrander Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ostrander Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 SOUTH
12.4 mi · 57%
Plank Road
5.72 mi · 27%
Washtenaw Avenue
2.93 mi · 14%
North University Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
Geddes Avenue
0.11 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

US 23 SOUTH

Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 SOUTH, BL I 94: Toledo

12.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
00h 17m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Sunny near London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Ann Arbor and 10.8 miles from London.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milan

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

47 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

51 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and London. Straight-line distance: 18.96 mi (30.51 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 London

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population2,919
Coordinates42.0200400, -83.6132700
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: London (-83.61327, 42.02004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and London. The current time is 16:43:59.

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.