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

The driving distance from Beechwood, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
155.52 mi
02h 26m
Flight
126.61 mi
203.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.61 mi
Kilometers
203.76 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.52 mi
Kilometers
250.29 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Beechwood
Sat, Apr 18, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beechwood
2026-04-18T00:09
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beechwood
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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Beechwood
77.7 mi
01h 13m
To Ann Arbor
77.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Douglas Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Douglas Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Howard Avenue

    761 ft · 19 sec · Howard Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lakewood Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Lakewood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 112th Avenue

    154 m · 14 sec · 112th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 196 EAST: Grand Rapids

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6 East: Lansing

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

    18.4 mi · 20 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    50.8 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint

    1744 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beechwood 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
50.8 mi · 33%
I-96 East
50.7 mi · 33%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.4 mi · 12%
US 23 South
14.5 mi · 9%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
8.54 mi · 5%
East Lakewood Boulevard
2.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

50.8 mi · 00h 54m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
01h 13m from Beechwood
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beechwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Beechwood and 77.9 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Beechwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beechwood and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 126.61 mi (203.76 km).

Beechwood

#1 Beechwood

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population3,015
Coordinates42.7969700, -86.1258800
Altitude185
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: (-86.125944, 42.796972)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.77 L · about $20.70
Round trip
$41.41
10.98 gal · 41.54 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.70 $41.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.35 $46.70
Premium $4.65 $25.55 $51.10
Diesel $5.30 $29.12 $58.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Beechwood and Ann Arbor. The current time is 00:09:02.

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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.