How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Pinckney, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Pinckney, MI is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Pinckney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Pinckney.
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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
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Baker Road, Dexter
1903 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Baker Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Baker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baker Road
22 m · 2 sec · Baker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Baker Road
158 m · 10 sec · Baker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baker Road
20 m · 2 sec · Baker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Baker Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Baker Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1451 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Island Lake Road
1687 ft · 41 sec · Island Lake Road
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Turn right onto Dexter Pinckney Road
8.8 mi · 16 min · Dexter Pinckney Road
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Continue on South Dexter Street
1315 ft · 39 sec · South Dexter Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
3063 ft · 54 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Pinckney.
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.
Dexter Pinckney Road
Turn right onto Dexter Pinckney Road
8.77 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Pinckney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Pinckney?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Ann Arbor and 10.3 miles from Pinckney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Pinckney.
Stop Ideas Near Dexter
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 Dexter.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Pinckney. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.22 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 Pinckney
City in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,425 |
| Coordinates | 42.4570000, -83.9479100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinckney (-83.94791, 42.457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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