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

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Selma, MI is about 425.3 miles (684.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.5 miles (530.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
425.35 mi
07h 58m
Flight
329.44 mi
530.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.44 mi
Kilometers
530.19 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
425.35 mi
Kilometers
684.54 km
Drive Time
07h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Fri, Apr 24, 12:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T08:09
Arrive Selma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:58 PM to 3:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 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
Gaylord
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
212.6 mi
03h 59m
To Selma
212.8 mi
03h 59m

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
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

  13. 13

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto M-28

    34.1 mi · 40 min · M-28

  15. 15

    Turn left

    15.6 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rock River Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Rock River Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Munising Avenue

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Munising Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Lawson Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · North Lawson Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Selma Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Selma Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Selma Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
275 mi · 65%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 15%
M-28
34.1 mi · 8%
Munising Avenue
10.2 mi · 2%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
Selma Road
1.75 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.8 mi
329.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaylord
03h 59m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny near Selma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 425.3 miles (684.5 km) and usually takes 07h 58m 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?

Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.6 miles from Ann Arbor and 212.8 miles from Selma.

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

The direct path is about 329.5 miles (530.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.8 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 $56.60 one way or $113.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny near Selma.

Stop Ideas Near Gaylord

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

34 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

34 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

45 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

47 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Selma. Straight-line distance: 329.44 mi (530.19 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
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#2 Selma

Township in Wexford County, Michigan

Population2,145
Coordinates46.3621600, -87.1820900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Selma (-87.18209, 46.36216)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 685 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.01 gal
56.82 L · about $56.60
Round trip
$113.21
30.02 gal · 113.64 L
Estimated CO2
133.4 kg one way
Round trip: 266.8 kg / 588 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $56.60 $113.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.84 $127.68
Premium $4.65 $69.86 $139.71
Diesel $5.30 $79.61 $159.23

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 Selma. The current time is 08:09:27.

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.