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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Parchment, MI is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.39 mi
01h 55m
Flight
93.52 mi
150.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.52 mi
Kilometers
150.51 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.39 mi
Kilometers
161.57 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parchment
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Parchment
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Albion
MI

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Ann Arbor
50.1 mi
00h 57m
To Parchment
50.3 mi
00h 57m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Jackson

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    91.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo

    2823 ft · 1 min · Business Spur I-94

  7. 7

    Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto East Michigan Avenue

    1144 ft · 22 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Riverview Drive

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Riverview Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Riverview Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
91.4 mi · 91%
Amvets Memorial Highway
2.27 mi · 2%
Riverview Drive
2.26 mi · 2%
East Huron Street
1.27 mi · 1%
King Highway
1.26 mi · 1%
Jackson Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

91.2 mi · 01h 38m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
00h 57m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Parchment.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.6 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?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Ann Arbor and 50.3 miles from Parchment.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 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 $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albion

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

1 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

29 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

37 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Parchment. Straight-line distance: 93.52 mi (150.51 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Parchment

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

Population1,825
Coordinates42.3281000, -85.5697300
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Parchment (-85.56973, 42.3281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.41 L · about $13.35
Round trip
$26.70
7.08 gal · 26.82 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.35 $26.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.06 $30.11
Premium $4.65 $16.48 $32.95
Diesel $5.30 $18.78 $37.55

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 Parchment. The current time is 03:06:40.

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.