How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Watertown, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Watertown, MI is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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.
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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 02h 30m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Watertown.
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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
47.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
1182 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
3089 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
34.3 mi · 35 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
2596 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Van Dyke Road
987 ft · 15 sec · Van Dyke Road
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Continue on South Cedar Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Cedar Street
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Continue on North Cedar Street
3244 ft · 1 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on North Van Dyke Road
12.4 mi · 17 min · North Van Dyke Road
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Turn right onto East Burnside Road
4 mi · 6 min · East Burnside Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Burns Line Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · West Burns Line Road
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Turn left onto Brockway Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Brockway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Peck Road
2621 ft · 46 sec · East Peck Road
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Turn right onto Sandusky Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Sandusky Road
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Turn left onto Watertown Road
705 ft · 31 sec · Watertown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Watertown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Watertown.
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
47.2 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Sunny near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Watertown?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Davison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Ann Arbor and 62 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ann Arbor and Sunny near Watertown.
Stop Ideas Near Davison
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 Davison.
Flint station
Lapeer station
Durand Union Station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 86.83 mi (139.74 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 Watertown
Township in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 2,060 |
| Coordinates | 43.3411300, -82.8282700 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-82.82827, 43.34113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.38 | $40.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
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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