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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Mio, MI is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
173.08 mi
03h 18m
Flight
165.23 mi
265.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.23 mi
Kilometers
265.91 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.08 mi
Kilometers
278.55 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mio
Sat, Apr 18, 9:40 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-18T06:22
Arrive Mio
Sat, Apr 18, 9:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Zilwaukee
MI

City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Ann Arbor
86.6 mi
01h 39m
To Mio
86.5 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.6 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 33: Alger, Rose City

    2088 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Alger Road

    1 km · 57 sec · West Alger Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Brock Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brock Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South M-33

    17.6 mi · 24 min · South M-33

  12. 12

    Continue on South Bennett Street

    2593 ft · 1 min · South Bennett Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Williams Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · North Williams Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Mio Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · North Mio Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Mount Tom Road

    9.4 mi · 13 min · South Mount Tom Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Morenci Avenue

    2795 ft · 1 min · South Morenci Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 8th Street

    22 m · 3 sec · East 8th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
133 mi · 77%
South M-33
17.6 mi · 10%
South Mount Tom Road
9.43 mi · 5%
North Mio Road
5.69 mi · 3%
Brock Road
1.4 mi · 1%
M 14 East
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

94.7 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zilwaukee
01h 39m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ann Arbor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Zilwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Ann Arbor and 86.5 miles from Mio.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ann Arbor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mio.

Stop Ideas Near Zilwaukee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Zilwaukee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 9.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zilwaukee.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

5 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

14 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

56 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

57 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Mio. Straight-line distance: 165.23 mi (265.91 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Mio

Settlement in Michigan

Population1,826
Coordinates44.6522400, -84.1297300
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Mio (-84.12973, 44.65224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.12 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
12.22 gal · 46.24 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.99 $51.97
Premium $4.65 $28.44 $56.87
Diesel $5.30 $32.41 $64.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Mio. The current time is 06:22:03.

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.