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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Riverview, MI is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.64 mi
03h 14m
Flight
126.14 mi
203.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.14 mi
Kilometers
203.01 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.64 mi
Kilometers
276.23 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverview
Wed, Jun 3, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Wed, Jun 3, 10:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-06-03T04:00
Arrive Riverview
Wed, Jun 3, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
85.7 mi
01h 37m
To Riverview
85.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing

    1893 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road

    1555 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1463 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big Rapids

    1399 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Sand Lake

    2261 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 22 Mile Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 6 min · 22 Mile Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Cypress Avenue

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Cypress Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 72nd Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East 72nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Croton Hardy Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Croton Hardy Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croton Hardy Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
116 mi · 68%
US 131 North
20.5 mi · 12%
US 23 North
14.8 mi · 9%
Cypress Avenue
8.71 mi · 5%
22 Mile Road Northeast
4.28 mi · 2%
East 72nd Street
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 37m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Sunny near Riverview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Ann Arbor and 85.9 miles from Riverview.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Riverview. Straight-line distance: 126.14 mi (203.01 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Riverview

#2 Riverview

City in Michigan, USA

Population11,968
Coordinates43.4480800, -85.6525500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Riverview (-85.65255, 43.44808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.70
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.85 $45.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.77 $51.55
Premium $4.65 $28.20 $56.41
Diesel $5.30 $32.14 $64.28

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Riverview. The current time is 04:00:55.

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.