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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Sagola, MI is about 477.6 miles (768.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 339.8 miles (546.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
477.56 mi
09h 00m
Flight
339.84 mi
546.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
339.84 mi
Kilometers
546.92 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
477.56 mi
Kilometers
768.56 km
Drive Time
09h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sagola
Sat, Apr 18, 6:51 PM CDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-18T10:50
Arrive Sagola
Sat, Apr 18, 7:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:01 PM to 3:31 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Wolverine
MI

Human settlement in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States of America

From Ann Arbor
238.6 mi
04h 30m
To Sagola
239 mi
04h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  11. 11

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  12. 12

    Continue on US-2 West

    133.4 mi · 2 hr 38 min · US-2 West

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road 426 M.5 Road

    2894 ft · 1 min · County Road 426 M.5 Road

  14. 14

    Continue on County 426 M.5 Road

    2005 ft · 1 min · County 426 M.5 Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 18th Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · 18th Road

  16. 16

    Continue on I Road

    1237 ft · 21 sec · I Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 18th Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 18th Road

  18. 18

    Continue on G Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · G Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 17th Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · 17th Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto C Road

    1232 ft · 24 sec · C Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    41.2 mi · 56 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sagola Avenue

    111 m · 17 sec · Sagola Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pine Avenue

    68 m · 10 sec · Pine Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
275 mi · 58%
US-2 West
134 mi · 28%
18th Road
7.85 mi · 2%
C Road
6.33 mi · 1%
17th Road
3.93 mi · 1%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US-2 West

Continue on US-2 West

133 mi · 02h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+137.8 mi
339.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolverine
04h 30m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
5:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ann Arbor and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Sagola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 477.6 miles (768.6 km) and usually takes 09h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wolverine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238.6 miles from Ann Arbor and 239 miles from Sagola.

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

The direct path is about 339.8 miles (546.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.54 one way or $127.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ann Arbor and Sagola, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ann Arbor and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Sagola.

Stop Ideas Near Wolverine

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

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

BUS

Alanson, MI

24 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

25 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

30 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

34 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Sagola. Straight-line distance: 339.84 mi (546.92 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

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

#2 Sagola

Township in Dickinson County, Michigan

Population1,074
Coordinates46.0902300, -88.0776300
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Sagola (-88.07763, 46.09023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 769 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.85 gal
63.79 L · about $63.54
Round trip
$127.08
33.7 gal · 127.58 L
Estimated CO2
149.7 kg one way
Round trip: 299.5 kg / 660 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $63.54 $127.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $71.66 $143.33
Premium $4.65 $78.42 $156.84
Diesel $5.30 $89.37 $178.74

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ann Arbor, MI and Sagola, MI. The current time in Ann Arbor is 10:50:20, although it is 09:50:20 in Sagola.

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.