How far is Ann Arbor, MI from White Oak, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to White Oak, MI is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and White Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and White Oak.
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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
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Road, Old US-12
1704 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto East Old US Highway 12
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Old US Highway 12
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Stockbridge Chelsea Road
2744 ft · 54 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockbridge Chelsea Road
26 m · 5 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockbridge Chelsea Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · Stockbridge Chelsea Road
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Continue on Territorial Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Territorial Road
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Continue on Grosshans Road
1104 ft · 19 sec · Grosshans Road
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Continue on Hinkley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hinkley Road
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Continue on Green Road
1582 ft · 29 sec · Green Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Clinton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2798 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Stockbridge Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Stockbridge Road
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Turn left onto Carter Road
19 m · 2 sec · Carter Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carter Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and White Oak.
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.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
9.66 mi · 00h 10m
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 Mostly Sunny near White Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to White Oak?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Ann Arbor and 17.4 miles from White Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near White Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
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 Chelsea.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and White Oak. Straight-line distance: 28.59 mi (46.01 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 White Oak
Township in Ingham County, Michigan
| Population | 1,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.5242000, -84.1908000 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Oak (-84.1908, 42.5242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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