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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Marcellus, MI is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.52 mi
02h 23m
Flight
107.68 mi
173.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.68 mi
Kilometers
173.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.52 mi
Kilometers
202.01 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marcellus
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T10:22
Arrive Marcellus
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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

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
Marshall
MI

City in the U.

From Ann Arbor
62.6 mi
01h 11m
To Marcellus
62.9 mi
01h 11m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Jackson

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    98.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 131 South: Three Rivers

    1370 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto US-131

    14.7 mi · 16 min · US-131

  8. 8

    Turn right onto M 216

    6.6 mi · 9 min · M 216

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 216

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 216

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Centre Street

    104 m · 12 sec · Centre Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Dibble Street

    31 m · 3 sec · West Dibble Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Dibble Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
98.7 mi · 79%
US-131
14.7 mi · 12%
M 216
6.57 mi · 5%
State Highway 216
1.82 mi · 1%
East Huron Street
1.27 mi · 1%
East Main
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

98.4 mi · 01h 45m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshall
01h 11m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Marcellus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Ann Arbor and 62.9 miles from Marcellus.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marshall

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

17 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

19 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

46 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

51 mi away
459 North Burdick St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Marcellus. Straight-line distance: 107.68 mi (173.3 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 Marcellus

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

Population1,333
Coordinates42.0258800, -85.8155600
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Marcellus (-85.81556, 42.02588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.77 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.41
8.86 gal · 33.54 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.71 $33.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.84 $37.68
Premium $4.65 $20.62 $41.23
Diesel $5.30 $23.50 $46.99

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 Marcellus. The current time is 10:22:53.

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.