How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Thomas, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Thomas, MI is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Oakland County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Thomas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Thomas.
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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
2058 ft · 1 min · East Huron Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
835 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
22.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Howell, Pontiac
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on M 59 East: Pontiac
93 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highland Road
10.5 mi · 15 min · Highland Road
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Take the exit slight left
43 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Road
704 ft · 12 sec · Highland Road
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Turn right onto Ormond Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ormond Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto White Lake Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · White Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Andersonville Road
2557 ft · 53 sec · Andersonville Road
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Turn left onto White Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road
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Continue on South Holcomb Road
845 ft · 31 sec · South Holcomb Road
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
822 ft · 35 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1427 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Clarkston Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Clarkston Road
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Turn left onto Sashabaw Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Sashabaw Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sashabaw Road
23 m · 2 sec · Sashabaw Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sashabaw Road
1 mi · 2 min · Sashabaw Road
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Turn right onto Seymour Lake Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Seymour Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Seymour Lake Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Seymour Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Baldwin Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Baldwin Road
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Turn right onto West Oakwood Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Oakwood Road
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Turn right onto North Lapeer Road
666 ft · 11 sec · North Lapeer Road
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North Lapeer Road
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Turn right onto Thomas Road
1114 ft · 23 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto First Street
1014 ft · 34 sec · First Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · First Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Thomas.
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.
US 23 North
Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
22.4 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Ann Arbor and Chance Snow Showers near Thomas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Thomas?
The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Ann Arbor and 32 miles from Thomas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Ann Arbor and Chance Snow Showers near Thomas.
Stop Ideas Near Highland
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 Highland.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Thomas. Straight-line distance: 47.32 mi (76.15 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 Thomas
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 11,419 |
| Coordinates | 42.8794700, -83.2971600 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomas (-83.29716, 42.87947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
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
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