How far is Ann Arbor, MI from South Monroe, MI?

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to South Monroe, MI is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.48 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.14 mi
50.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.14 mi
Kilometers
50.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.48 mi
Kilometers
65.15 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 19, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-19T06:21
Arrive South Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
London
MI

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

From Ann Arbor
20.3 mi
00h 27m
To South Monroe
20.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and South Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    113 m · 15 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North University Avenue

    1347 ft · 41 sec · North University Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Geddes Avenue

    584 ft · 18 sec · Geddes Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Court

    107 m · 15 sec · Washtenaw Court

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Washtenaw Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 SOUTH, BL I 94: Toledo

    20.6 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 50: Dundee, Monroe

    1097 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Tecumseh Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tecumseh Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Monroe Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Monroe Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Custer Road

    11.9 mi · 17 min · South Custer Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Telegraph Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Telegraph Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Dunbar Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Dunbar Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    1759 ft · 32 sec · South Dixie Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right

    61 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    139 m · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    81 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 SOUTH
20.6 mi · 51%
South Custer Road
11.9 mi · 29%
Washtenaw Avenue
2.93 mi · 7%
South Telegraph Road
1.26 mi · 3%
West Monroe Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Tecumseh Street
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 SOUTH

Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 SOUTH, BL I 94: Toledo

20.6 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
00h 27m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near South Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to South Monroe?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Ann Arbor and 20.3 miles from South Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near South Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

32 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

43 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

47 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and South Monroe. Straight-line distance: 31.14 mi (50.12 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
South Monroe

#2 South Monroe

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population6,433
Coordinates41.8958800, -83.4177100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: South Monroe (-83.41771, 41.89588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and South Monroe. The current time is 06:21:48.

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.