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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Milan, MI is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
15.78 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.61 mi
21.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.61 mi
Kilometers
21.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.78 mi
Kilometers
25.39 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Milan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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

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
Ypsilanti
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
7.9 mi
00h 11m
To Milan
7.9 mi
00h 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
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Carpenter Road

    1642 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Carpenter Road

    935 ft · 25 sec · Carpenter Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Dexter Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dexter Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Street

    1420 ft · 38 sec · County Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    79 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ferman Street

    49 m · 13 sec · Ferman Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    56 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 SOUTH
10.6 mi · 67%
Washtenaw Avenue
2.93 mi · 19%
Dexter Street
0.87 mi · 6%
Carpenter Road
0.49 mi · 3%
County Street
0.27 mi · 2%
North University Avenue
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 SOUTH

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

10.6 mi · 00h 12m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ypsilanti
00h 11m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Milan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Ann Arbor and 7.9 miles from Milan.

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

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

12 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

31 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

35 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

47 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Milan. Straight-line distance: 13.61 mi (21.91 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Milan

City in Michigan, United States

Population3,927
Coordinates42.0853200, -83.6824400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Milan (-83.68244, 42.08532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.11 L · about $2.11
Round trip
$4.22
1.12 gal · 4.22 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.11 $4.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.38 $4.76
Premium $4.65 $2.61 $5.21
Diesel $5.30 $2.97 $5.94

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 Milan. The current time is 00:06:48.

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.