How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Wise, MI?

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Wise, MI is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.41 mi
02h 41m
Flight
110.21 mi
177.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.21 mi
Kilometers
177.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.41 mi
Kilometers
224.36 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wise
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-23T00:04
Arrive Wise
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Birch Run
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
69.7 mi
01h 20m
To Wise
69.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Wise.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Wise.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    2058 ft · 1 min · East Huron Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit

    835 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    25.1 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Coleman

    1499 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Coleman Road

    1966 ft · 39 sec · North Coleman Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North 6th Street

    2587 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Railway Street

    133 m · 14 sec · West Railway Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    536 ft · 15 sec · 7th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Webster Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Webster Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Coleman Road

    2 mi · 5 min · East Coleman Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Wise Road

    2 mi · 8 min · North Wise Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wise Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Wise.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
93.6 mi · 67%
US 10
25.1 mi · 18%
US 10 West
11.5 mi · 8%
East Coleman Road
2.02 mi · 1%
North Wise Road
1.99 mi · 1%
M 14 East
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

93.6 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
110.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
01h 20m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Wise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Wise?

The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Ann Arbor and 69.7 miles from Wise.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Wise.

Stop Ideas Near Birch Run

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Birch Run, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Birch Run.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

23 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

29 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Bay City, MI

40 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

41 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Wise. Straight-line distance: 110.21 mi (177.36 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wise

Township in Isabella County, Michigan

Population1,394
Coordinates43.7283600, -84.6472300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Wise (-84.64723, 43.72836)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.62 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.11
9.84 gal · 37.24 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.55 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.92 $41.85
Premium $4.65 $22.90 $45.80
Diesel $5.30 $26.10 $52.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Wise. The current time is 00:04:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.