How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Torch Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Torch Lake, MI is about 246.4 miles (396.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Arenac County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Torch Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Torch Lake.
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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
94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
27.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
24.4 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street
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Turn left onto West Mile Road Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · West Mile Road Northwest
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Continue on M-72 West
3.5 mi · 5 min · M-72 West
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Turn right onto Rapid City Road Northwest
5.6 mi · 9 min · Rapid City Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Aarwood Road Northwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · Aarwood Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Crystal Beach Road Northwest
3052 ft · 2 min · Crystal Beach Road Northwest
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Continue on Cherry Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · Cherry Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Cherry Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · Cherry Avenue
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Turn right onto Cairn Highway
3.6 mi · 9 min · Cairn Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South US 31 Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · South US 31 Highway
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Turn right onto Public Dock Road
19 m · 3 sec · Public Dock Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Dock Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Torch Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
94.7 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Widespread Frost leaving Ann Arbor and Widespread Frost near Torch Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Torch Lake?
The road trip is about 246.4 miles (396.6 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Ann Arbor and 123.2 miles from Torch Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.81 one way or $65.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Ann Arbor and Widespread Frost near Torch Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Standish
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 Standish.
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Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Torch Lake. Straight-line distance: 209.51 mi (337.18 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 Torch Lake
Township in Antrim County, Michigan
| Population | 1,806 |
| Coordinates | 45.0752800, -85.3586800 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Torch Lake (-85.35868, 45.07528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.00 | $74.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.14 | $92.29 |
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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