How far is Bay Mills, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Bay Mills, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 335.5 miles (539.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Mills and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Mills and Ann Arbor.
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Start on South North Drive
25 m · 4 sec · South North Drive
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Continue on South Bay Mills Point Road
1.6 km · 4 min · South Bay Mills Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive
3.9 mi · 10 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Turn right onto South M-221
2.5 mi · 4 min · South M-221
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Saint Ignace
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
135.9 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 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 Bay Mills and Ann Arbor.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
136 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bay Mills and Light Rain Likely near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bay Mills to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 335.5 miles (539.9 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Prudenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.6 miles from Bay Mills and 168 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.65 one way or $89.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bay Mills and Light Rain Likely near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Prudenville
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 Prudenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay Mills and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 290.4 mi (467.36 km).
#1 Bay Mills
Township in Chippewa County, Michigan
| Population | 1,434 |
| Coordinates | 46.4372400, -84.5839400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $44.65 | $89.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.36 | $100.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.10 | $110.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.80 | $125.60 |
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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