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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Morenci, MI is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.12 mi
01h 31m
Flight
45.68 mi
73.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.68 mi
Kilometers
73.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.12 mi
Kilometers
93.53 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morenci
Sat, May 2, 7:12 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sat, May 2, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-05-02T05:41
Arrive Morenci
Sat, May 2, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Tecumseh
MI

Town in Michigan

From Ann Arbor
29 mi
00h 45m
To Morenci
29.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    2866 ft · 1 min · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue

    2609 ft · 2 min · East Hoover Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ann Arbor-Saline Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Maple Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South Maple Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    14.6 mi · 22 min · East Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 52

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  9. 9

    Continue on North Adrian Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 52

    2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Beecher Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Beecher Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Beecher Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Beecher Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 34

    1534 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 34

  15. 15

    Continue on Benner Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Benner Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Carleton Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · West Carleton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Morey Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Morey Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lime Creek Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Lime Creek Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    48 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Michigan Avenue
14.6 mi · 25%
North Adrian Highway
6.73 mi · 12%
Morey Highway
5.96 mi · 10%
West Beecher Road
4.92 mi · 8%
State Highway 52
4.79 mi · 8%
South Maple Road
4.46 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

East Michigan Avenue

Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

14.6 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tecumseh
00h 45m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Morenci.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Tecumseh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Ann Arbor and 29.1 miles from Morenci.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tecumseh

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

36 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

46 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

53 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

67 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Morenci. Straight-line distance: 45.68 mi (73.52 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Morenci

Census-designated place in Greenlee County, Arizona, United States

Population2,129
Coordinates41.7194900, -84.2180000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Morenci (-84.218, 41.71949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.72 $17.44
Premium $4.65 $9.54 $19.08
Diesel $5.30 $10.87 $21.75

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Morenci. The current time is 05:41:02.

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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.