How far is Ann Arbor, MI from South Lyon, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to South Lyon, MI is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and South Lyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and South Lyon.
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Start on South State Street
2596 ft · 1 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Kingsley Street
708 ft · 35 sec · East Kingsley Street
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Turn right onto North Division Street
977 ft · 32 sec · North Division Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
1542 ft · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Moore Street
151 m · 17 sec · Moore Street
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Turn right onto Pontiac Trail
7.4 mi · 13 min · Pontiac Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
25 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
100 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Pontiac Trail
3.5 mi · 5 min · Pontiac Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pontiac Trail
19 m · 1 sec · Pontiac Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Pontiac Trail
2.8 mi · 5 min · Pontiac Trail
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Continue on South Lafayette Street
2608 ft · 1 min · South Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto West Lake Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and South Lyon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pontiac Trail
Turn right onto Pontiac Trail
7.38 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Ann Arbor and Scattered Rain Showers near South Lyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to South Lyon?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Ann Arbor and 7.7 miles from South Lyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Ann Arbor and Scattered Rain Showers near South Lyon.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
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 Northfield.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and South Lyon. Straight-line distance: 13.44 mi (21.63 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 South Lyon
City in southwestern Oakland County in the U.
| Population | 11,846 |
| Coordinates | 42.4605900, -83.6516100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Lyon (-83.65161, 42.46059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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