How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Ypsilanti, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Ypsilanti, MI is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.
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Start on South State Street
113 m · 15 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto North University Avenue
1347 ft · 41 sec · North University Avenue
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Continue on Geddes Avenue
584 ft · 18 sec · Geddes Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Court
107 m · 15 sec · Washtenaw Court
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Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Avenue
6.8 mi · 13 min · Washtenaw Avenue
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
945 ft · 28 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
624 ft · 54 sec · West Michigan Avenue
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
50 m · 5 sec · West Michigan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Michigan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.
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.
Washtenaw Avenue
Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Avenue
6.75 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Ann Arbor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ypsilanti.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Barton Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Ann Arbor and 3.8 miles from Ypsilanti.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Ann Arbor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ypsilanti.
Stop Ideas Near Barton Hills
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 Barton Hills.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Straight-line distance: 7.01 mi (11.28 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 Ypsilanti
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 19,940 |
| Coordinates | 42.2411500, -83.6129900 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ypsilanti (-83.61299, 42.24115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
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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