How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Studio City, CA?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Studio City, CA is about 2249.7 miles (3620.5 km), with a travel time of about 39h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1948.3 miles (3135.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 79h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 39h 35m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Studio City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Studio City.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Jackson
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
216.4 mi · 3 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster
1047 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South
1187 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
1805 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
145.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines
82 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Continue straight
102 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Denver
188 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Merge slight left
501.7 mi · 8 hr 38 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
160.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Las Vegas Freeway
123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
1.4 km · 57 sec · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Merge slight right
151.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
8.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
11 mi · 13 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
2776 ft · 36 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles, Sacramento
1862 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, CA 134 West: Golden State Freeway, Sacramento, Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive
1317 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 134: Ventura
715 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
1 km · 44 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.2 km · 53 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Studio City
1249 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Laurel Canyon Boulevard
2282 ft · 60 sec · Laurel Canyon Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Studio City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 76 West
Merge slight left
502 mi · 08h 38m
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.
Light Rain leaving Ann Arbor and Sunny near Studio City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Studio City?
The road trip is about 2249.7 miles (3620.5 km) and usually takes 39h 35m 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?
Merino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1109.6 miles from Ann Arbor and 1140.1 miles from Studio City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1948.3 miles (3135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 301.4 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 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 $364.67 one way or $729.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 705.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Ann Arbor and Studio City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Ann Arbor and Sunny near Studio City.
Stop Ideas Near Merino
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 Merino.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Studio City. Straight-line distance: 1948.32 mi (3135.52 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 Studio City
Situated in the southeast San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of 610 feet just north of the Hollywood Hills.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1486200, -118.3964700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Studio City (-118.39647, 34.14862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3621 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 74h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 56h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 44h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 37h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 32h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 28h 03m |
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 | $4.59 | $364.67 | $729.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $416.43 | $832.85 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $463.98 | $927.95 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $514.38 | $1,028.76 |
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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