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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Pokagon, MI is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
146.44 mi
02h 52m
Flight
127.39 mi
205.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.39 mi
Kilometers
205.01 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.44 mi
Kilometers
235.68 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pokagon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Pokagon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Brownlee Park
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Ann Arbor
73.1 mi
01h 26m
To Pokagon
73.4 mi
01h 26m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115.7 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 51: Decatur, Dowagiac

    1605 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 43rd Street

    73 m · 4 sec · 43rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on M-51

    5.8 mi · 8 min · M-51

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 51

    962 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 51

  10. 10

    Continue on East Delaware Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Delaware Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 51

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 51

  12. 12

    Continue on M-51

    12.7 mi · 17 min · M-51

  13. 13

    Continue on North Front Street

    1366 ft · 40 sec · North Front Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Prairie Ronde Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Prairie Ronde Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Paul Street

    2395 ft · 1 min · North Paul Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spruce Street

    958 ft · 26 sec · Spruce Street

  17. 17

    Continue on M-51

    5.6 mi · 8 min · M-51

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Pennsylvania Street

    567 ft · 30 sec · Pennsylvania Street

  19. 19

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

    26 m · 2 sec · Pokagon Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pokagon Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
116 mi · 79%
M-51
24 mi · 16%
East Huron Street
1.27 mi · 1%
East Delaware Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Jackson Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
State Highway 51
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 04m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownlee Park
01h 26m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Pokagon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Brownlee Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Ann Arbor and 73.4 miles from Pokagon.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brownlee Park

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

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

RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Albion station

33 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

36 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Jackson station

62 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Pokagon. Straight-line distance: 127.39 mi (205.01 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 Pokagon

Township in Cass County, Michigan

Population1,969
Coordinates41.9125500, -86.1764000
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Pokagon (-86.1764, 41.91255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.56 L · about $19.50
Round trip
$38.99
10.34 gal · 39.12 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.50 $38.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.99 $43.98
Premium $4.65 $24.06 $48.12
Diesel $5.30 $27.42 $54.84

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 Pokagon. The current time is 00:07:30.

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.