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

The driving distance from Batavia, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.92 mi
01h 41m
Flight
74.01 mi
119.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.01 mi
Kilometers
119.11 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.92 mi
Kilometers
143.1 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Return by in Batavia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batavia
2026-04-23T02:28
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Batavia
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
Spring Arbor
MI

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan

From Batavia
44.9 mi
00h 50m
To Ann Arbor
44.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Batavia Road

    1660 ft · 46 sec · North Batavia Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Chicago Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West Chicago Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 69 North: Lansing

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60: Three Rivers, Jackson

    2113 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto M-60

    9.6 mi · 12 min · M-60

  7. 7

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor

    3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 40%
M-60
12.5 mi · 14%
I 69 North
11.8 mi · 13%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 11%
West Chicago Road
4.1 mi · 5%
West Chicago Street
3.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
74 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Arbor
00h 50m from Batavia
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Batavia and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Spring Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Batavia and 44.1 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spring Arbor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spring Arbor, 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 Spring Arbor.

RAIL

Jackson station

13 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

17 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

54 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batavia and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 74.01 mi (119.11 km).

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#1 Batavia

Unincorporated community in Batavia Township, Branch County, Michigan

Population1,326
Coordinates41.9125500, -85.0980300
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Ann Arbor

#2 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: North Batavia Road (-85.097896, 41.912552)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.88 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.68
6.28 gal · 23.76 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.84 $23.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.35 $26.71
Premium $4.65 $14.61 $29.23
Diesel $5.30 $16.65 $33.31

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 Batavia and Ann Arbor. The current time is 02:28:06.

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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.