How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Sands, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Sands, MI is about 443.3 miles (713.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 338.6 miles (545 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Otsego County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Sands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Sands.
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Start on South State Street
1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Huron Street
2058 ft · 1 min · East Huron Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
835 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp left onto M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cedar Street
836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
59 m · 11 sec · East Munising
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Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road
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Turn right onto County Road 480
3.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 480
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Flodin Road
624 ft · 33 sec · Flodin Road
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Turn left onto County Road NAP
156 m · 22 sec · County Road NAP
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road NAP
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Sands.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 23 North
Keep slight left
118 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny near Sands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Sands?
The road trip is about 443.3 miles (713.4 km) and usually takes 08h 12m 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?
Vanderbilt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.5 miles from Ann Arbor and 221.8 miles from Sands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 338.6 miles (545 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.7 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 $58.98 one way or $117.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny near Sands.
Stop Ideas Near Vanderbilt
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 Vanderbilt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Sands. Straight-line distance: 338.67 mi (545.03 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 Sands
Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,308 |
| Coordinates | 46.4207700, -87.4068100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sands (-87.40681, 46.42077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 713 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 31m |
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 | $58.98 | $117.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.52 | $133.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $72.79 | $145.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $82.95 | $165.91 |
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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