How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Riga, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Riga, MI is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Monroe County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Riga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Riga.
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Start on South State Street
113 m · 15 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto North University Avenue
1347 ft · 41 sec · North University Avenue
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Continue on Geddes Avenue
584 ft · 18 sec · Geddes Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Court
107 m · 15 sec · Washtenaw Court
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Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · Washtenaw Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 SOUTH, BL I 94: Toledo
32.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 223: Blissfield, Adrian
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Riga Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Riga Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riga Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Riga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 SOUTH
Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 SOUTH, BL I 94: Toledo
32.1 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Riga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Riga?
The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Dundee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Ann Arbor and 22 miles from Riga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Riga.
Stop Ideas Near Dundee
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 Dundee.
Ann Arbor station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Riga. Straight-line distance: 32.65 mi (52.54 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 Riga
Township in Lenawee County, Michigan
| Population | 1,339 |
| Coordinates | 41.8092200, -83.8249400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riga (-83.82494, 41.80922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
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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