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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Pigeon, MI is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
142.77 mi
02h 41m
Flight
109.86 mi
176.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.86 mi
Kilometers
176.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.77 mi
Kilometers
229.76 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pigeon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T04:01
Arrive Pigeon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Birch Run
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
71.4 mi
01h 20m
To Pigeon
71.4 mi
01h 20m

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
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 25 East: Downtown, Bay City

    1967 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Madison Avenue

    1102 ft · 18 sec · North Madison Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Center Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Center Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on West Center Road

    7.2 mi · 8 min · West Center Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bay City-Forestville Road

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Bay City-Forestville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Bay City-Forestville Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · West Bay City-Forestville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Bay Street

    2651 ft · 40 sec · Bay Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Unionville Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · North Unionville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Beck Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Beck Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Pine Street

    2084 ft · 27 sec · East Pine Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Unionville Road

    1630 ft · 21 sec · North Unionville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Kollis Road

    3131 ft · 40 sec · Kollis Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Unionville Road

    7.2 mi · 9 min · South Unionville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pigeon Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pigeon Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    2510 ft · 36 sec · Michigan Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
93.2 mi · 65%
Bay City-Forestville Road
7.52 mi · 5%
South Unionville Road
7.24 mi · 5%
West Center Road
7.2 mi · 5%
West Bay City-Forestville Road
5.16 mi · 4%
Pigeon Road
4.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

93.2 mi · 01h 40m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
01h 20m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Pigeon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Ann Arbor and 71.4 miles from Pigeon.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Birch Run

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

23 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

29 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Bay City, MI

40 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

41 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Pigeon. Straight-line distance: 109.86 mi (176.81 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 Pigeon

Village in Huron County, Michigan, United States

Population1,108
Coordinates43.8300200, -83.2699600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Pigeon (-83.26996, 43.83002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.07 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.14 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 Pigeon. The current time is 04:01:08.

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.