How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Wilson, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Wilson, MI is about 437.1 miles (703.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.7 miles (482.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 04m.
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.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Wilson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Wilson.
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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
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West
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Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road
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Turn right onto Ludington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ludington Street
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Continue on US 2 & 41
16.4 mi · 21 min · US 2 & 41
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Turn right onto Vincent Lane
77 m · 12 sec · Vincent Lane
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Turn right onto Old US 2/41
46 m · 7 sec · Old US 2/41
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old US 2/41
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Wilson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
135 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny near Wilson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Wilson?
The road trip is about 437.1 miles (703.5 km) and usually takes 08h 04m 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?
Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.4 miles from Ann Arbor and 218.7 miles from Wilson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.7 miles (482.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.4 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 $58.19 one way or $116.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ann Arbor and Wilson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Partly Sunny near Wilson.
Stop Ideas Near Gaylord
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 Gaylord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 299.71 mi (482.33 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 Wilson
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 1,973 |
| Coordinates | 45.7052400, -87.4381800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson (-87.43818, 45.70524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 703 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 27m |
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 | $58.19 | $116.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.62 | $131.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $71.81 | $143.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $81.84 | $163.68 |
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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