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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Ortonville, MI is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.1 mi
01h 16m
Flight
42.5 mi
68.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.5 mi
Kilometers
68.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.1 mi
Kilometers
88.67 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ortonville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-17T23:02
Arrive Ortonville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Hartland
MI

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Ann Arbor
27.5 mi
00h 38m
To Ortonville
27.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.7 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Linden

    1768 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Silver Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Silver Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grange Hall Road

    8.8 mi · 14 min · Grange Hall Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Grange Hall Road

    5.5 mi · 13 min · Grange Hall Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Mill Street

    2490 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
34.7 mi · 63%
Grange Hall Road
14.3 mi · 26%
West Silver Lake Road
1.31 mi · 2%
M 14 East
1.25 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

34.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
00h 38m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Ortonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Ann Arbor and 27.5 miles from Ortonville.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

40 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

41 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Ortonville. Straight-line distance: 42.5 mi (68.4 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ortonville

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

Population1,430
Coordinates42.8522500, -83.4430000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Ortonville (-83.443, 42.85225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.32 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.65 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.30 $10.29 $20.58

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 Ortonville. The current time is 23:02:59.

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.