How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Stambaugh, Iron River, MI?

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Stambaugh, Iron River, MI is about 506.4 miles (815 km), with a travel time of about 09h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 20m 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
506.43 mi
09h 40m
Flight
357.19 mi
574.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
357.19 mi
Kilometers
574.84 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
506.43 mi
Kilometers
815.02 km
Drive Time
09h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stambaugh, Iron River
Tue, Jun 2, 12:16 PM CDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Tue, Jun 2, 10:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-06-02T03:36
Arrive Stambaugh, Iron River
Tue, Jun 2, 1:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:40 PM to 4:10 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
4:40 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
Aloha
MI

Township in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
253 mi
04h 50m
To Stambaugh, Iron River
253.5 mi
04h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Stambaugh, Iron River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Stambaugh, Iron River.

  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 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    116 m · 12 sec · North 5th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Crystal Avenue

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Crystal Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Lay Avenue

    1990 ft · 55 sec · North Lay Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1165 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Diamond Street

    1561 ft · 55 sec · Diamond Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stambaugh Avenue

    1139 ft · 44 sec · Stambaugh Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Holly Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Stambaugh, Iron River.

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
275 mi · 54%
US-2 West
134 mi · 26%
Crystal Avenue
15.1 mi · 3%
18th Road
7.85 mi · 2%
C Road
6.19 mi · 1%
17th Road
3.93 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 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+149.2 mi
357.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aloha
04h 50m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Sunny near Stambaugh, Iron River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Stambaugh, Iron River?

The road trip is about 506.4 miles (815 km) and usually takes 09h 40m 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?

Aloha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 253 miles from Ann Arbor and 253.5 miles from Stambaugh, Iron River.

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

The direct path is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 149.2 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 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 $67.39 one way or $134.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.8 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 Stambaugh, Iron River, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ann Arbor and Sunny near Stambaugh, Iron River.

Stop Ideas Near Aloha

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

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

BUS

Cheboygan, MI

13 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

25 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

Alanson, MI

27 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

35 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Stambaugh, Iron River. Straight-line distance: 357.19 mi (574.84 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Stambaugh, Iron River

#2 Stambaugh, Iron River

City in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,215
Coordinates46.0810700, -88.6270800
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Stambaugh, Iron River (-88.62708, 46.08107)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 815 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.87 gal
67.65 L · about $67.39
Round trip
$134.78
35.74 gal · 135.3 L
Estimated CO2
158.8 kg one way
Round trip: 317.6 kg / 700 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $67.39 $134.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $76.00 $152.00
Premium $4.65 $83.17 $166.33
Diesel $5.30 $94.78 $189.56

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 · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ann Arbor, MI and Stambaugh, Iron River, MI. The current time in Ann Arbor is 03:36:13, although it is 02:36:13 in Stambaugh, Iron River.

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.