How far is Ashland, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Ashland, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Long Lake Park Road
1027 ft · 48 sec · Long Lake Park Road
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Turn right
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Long Rapids Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Long Rapids Road
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Turn left onto North Bagley Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bagley Street
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Turn right
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
82.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Turn right onto West Huron Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on Center Road
1 km · 1 min · Center Road
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Continue on West Huron Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Cedar Street
3191 ft · 54 sec · West Cedar Street
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Continue on West M-61
2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saginaw
64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
45.4 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Depot Street
1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn right
36 m · 7 sec
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Continue on North State Street
3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Ann Arbor.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Bagley Street
Continue straight
82.2 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Ashland and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Worth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.6 miles from Ashland and 121.2 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.43 one way or $64.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Ashland and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Worth
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 Worth.
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Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 202.65 mi (326.13 km).
#1 Ashland
Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
| Population | 2,775 |
| Coordinates | 45.2030700, -83.4510900 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ann Arbor
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
| Population | 119,280 |
| Coordinates | 42.2775600, -83.7408800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $32.43 | $64.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.58 | $73.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.02 | $80.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.61 | $91.23 |
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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