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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Manistique, MI is about 366 miles (589.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283 miles (455.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
366.07 mi
06h 36m
Flight
282.98 mi
455.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.98 mi
Kilometers
455.42 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.07 mi
Kilometers
589.13 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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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 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manistique
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Manistique
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:36 PM to 2:06 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Grayling
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
183 mi
03h 18m
To Manistique
183.1 mi
03h 18m

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
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  11. 11

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  12. 12

    Continue on US-2 West

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US-2 West

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Cedar Street

    1513 ft · 44 sec · South Cedar Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
275 mi · 75%
US-2 West
83.8 mi · 23%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
M 14 East
1.25 mi
North Main Street
1.24 mi
East Huron Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep slight left

118 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83 mi
283 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grayling
03h 18m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
10:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny near Manistique.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 366 miles (589.1 km) and usually takes 06h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grayling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183 miles from Ann Arbor and 183.1 miles from Manistique.

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

The direct path is about 283 miles (455.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 83 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.72 one way or $97.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grayling

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

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

BUS

Manton, Michigan

60 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

65 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

66 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

70 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Manistique. Straight-line distance: 282.98 mi (455.42 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Manistique

City in Michigan

Population1,048
Coordinates45.9577500, -86.2462500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Manistique (-86.24625, 45.95775)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 589 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.92 gal
48.9 L · about $48.72
Round trip
$97.44
25.84 gal · 97.8 L
Estimated CO2
114.8 kg one way
Round trip: 229.6 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.72 $97.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.95 $109.90
Premium $4.65 $60.13 $120.26
Diesel $5.30 $68.53 $137.06

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Manistique. The current time is 00:56:37.

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.