How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Nashville, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Nashville, MI is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Nashville.
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Start on South State Street
1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Huron Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Jackson
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
33.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson
1380 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 50 West: Charlotte
2577 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Clinton Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on South Clinton Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Clinton Trail
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Continue on South Main
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main
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Continue on Dexter Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on East Clinton Trail
8.3 mi · 11 min · East Clinton Trail
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Continue on East Shepherd Street
3250 ft · 1 min · East Shepherd Street
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Continue on Upland Avenue
876 ft · 25 sec · Upland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Cochran Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Cochran Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on West Lawrence Highway
11.2 mi · 17 min · West Lawrence Highway
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Continue on East M-79 Highway
1 mi · 1 min · East M-79 Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South M-66 Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South M-66 Highway
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Continue on Durkee Street
2748 ft · 48 sec · Durkee Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2301 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
52 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Putnam Street
59 m · 14 sec · Putnam Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Putnam Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Nashville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
33.2 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Nashville?
The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Tompkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Ann Arbor and 42.9 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Tompkins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tompkins.
Jackson station
Albion station
East Lansing station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 72.51 mi (116.7 km).
#1 Ann Arbor
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
| Population | 119,280 |
| Coordinates | 42.2775600, -83.7408800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashville
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,696 |
| Coordinates | 42.6028100, -85.0930500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashville (-85.09305, 42.60281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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