How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Port Huron, MI?

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Port Huron, MI is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
98.63 mi
01h 57m
Flight
82.28 mi
132.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.28 mi
Kilometers
132.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.63 mi
Kilometers
158.73 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Huron
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Port Huron
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Harper Woods
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

From Ann Arbor
49.3 mi
00h 58m
To Port Huron
49.4 mi
00h 58m

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
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Port Huron.

  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 right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    2510 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17.4 mi · 23 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    34.9 mi · 37 min · Ford Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 BL: Marysville

    1854 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    1224 ft · 23 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Gratiot Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Military Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Military Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Court Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    100 m · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
34.9 mi · 35%
M 14 East
27.9 mi · 28%
Edsel Ford Freeway
17.4 mi · 18%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
9.06 mi · 9%
Military Street
3.04 mi · 3%
Gratiot Boulevard
2.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ford Freeway

Continue on Ford Freeway

34.9 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harper Woods
00h 58m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Sunny near Port Huron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Port Huron?

The road trip is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Harper Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Ann Arbor and 49.4 miles from Port Huron.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harper Woods

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Harper Woods and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harper Woods.

RAIL

Detroit

14 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

26 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Port Huron. Straight-line distance: 82.28 mi (132.42 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Port Huron

#2 Port Huron

City in Michigan, United States

Population28,631
Coordinates42.9708600, -82.4249100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Port Huron (-82.42491, 42.97086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.17 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.25
6.96 gal · 26.34 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.12 $26.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.80 $29.60
Premium $4.65 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.30 $18.46 $36.92

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 Port Huron. The current time is 05:13:19.

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.