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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Menominee, MI is about 473.2 miles (761.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275 miles (442.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
473.24 mi
08h 49m
Flight
275.04 mi
442.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.04 mi
Kilometers
442.64 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
473.24 mi
Kilometers
761.6 km
Drive Time
08h 49m

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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 08h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menominee
Thu, May 7, 11:12 AM CDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, May 7, 9:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-05-07T03:22
Arrive Menominee
Thu, May 7, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:50 PM to 3:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:20 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
Wolverine
MI

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

From Ann Arbor
236.5 mi
04h 25m
To Menominee
236.7 mi
04h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 7 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road

    34.1 mi · 43 min · North Lincoln Road

  14. 14

    Continue on M-35

    20.1 mi · 25 min · M-35

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto 10th Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    33 m · 3 sec · 10th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
275 mi · 58%
US-2 West
135 mi · 29%
North Lincoln Road
34.1 mi · 7%
M-35
20.1 mi · 4%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
10th Street
1.83 mi
Longest Stretch

US-2 West

Continue on US-2 West

135 mi · 02h 40m

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
08h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+198.2 mi
275 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolverine
04h 25m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
6:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ann Arbor and Partly Cloudy near Menominee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 473.2 miles (761.6 km) and usually takes 08h 49m 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?

Wolverine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236.5 miles from Ann Arbor and 236.7 miles from Menominee.

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

The direct path is about 275 miles (442.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 198.2 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 $62.98 one way or $125.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ann Arbor and Menominee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ann Arbor and Partly Cloudy near Menominee.

Stop Ideas Near Wolverine

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

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

BUS

Alanson, MI

24 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

25 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

30 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

34 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Menominee. Straight-line distance: 275.04 mi (442.64 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Menominee

City in and county seat of Menomiee County, Michigan, United States

Population3,311
Coordinates45.1077600, -87.6142700
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Menominee (-87.61427, 45.10776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 762 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.7 gal
63.21 L · about $62.98
Round trip
$125.95
33.4 gal · 126.42 L
Estimated CO2
148.4 kg one way
Round trip: 296.8 kg / 654 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $62.98 $125.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $71.03 $142.05
Premium $4.65 $77.72 $155.44
Diesel $5.30 $88.58 $177.15

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 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ann Arbor, MI and Menominee, MI. The current time in Ann Arbor is 03:22:28, although it is 02:22:28 in Menominee.

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.