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

The driving distance from Bertrand, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
159.93 mi
02h 48m
Flight
133.99 mi
215.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.99 mi
Kilometers
215.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.93 mi
Kilometers
257.39 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sun, May 3, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Bertrand
Sun, May 3, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bertrand
2026-05-03T01:31
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sun, May 3, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bertrand
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
Battle Creek
MI

The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.

From Bertrand
79.3 mi
01h 24m
To Ann Arbor
80.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bond Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bond Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pulaski Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Detroit Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Detroit Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dailey Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Dailey Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    100 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Dutch Settlement Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dutch Settlement Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Twin Lakes Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Twin Lakes Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hatch Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hatch Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Glenwood Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Glenwood Road

  10. 10

    Continue on 96th Avenue

    1909 ft · 30 sec · 96th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 215

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 215

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto M-51

    2 mi · 3 min · M-51

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 51

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 51

  14. 14

    Continue on West Delaware Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Delaware Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 51

    962 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 51

  16. 16

    Continue on M-51

    5.7 mi · 8 min · M-51

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East

    1334 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  19. 19

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

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

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

    3 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South 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 Bertrand 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
115 mi · 72%
Detroit Road
9.01 mi · 6%
M-51
7.66 mi · 5%
Dailey Road
7.21 mi · 5%
Glenwood Road
3.16 mi · 2%
I 94 Business
3.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 03m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
134 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Creek
01h 24m from Bertrand
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bertrand 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 Bertrand to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Battle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Bertrand and 80.7 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Battle Creek

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

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

RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

33 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Albion station

36 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

64 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bertrand and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 133.99 mi (215.64 km).

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#1 Bertrand

Township in Berrien County, Michigan

Population2,599
Coordinates41.7744900, -86.2622300
Altitude212
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: Bond Street (-86.262239, 41.77449)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.36 L · about $21.27
Round trip
$42.54
11.28 gal · 42.72 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.27 $42.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.99 $47.97
Premium $4.65 $26.25 $52.50
Diesel $5.30 $29.91 $59.83

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bertrand and Ann Arbor. The current time is 01:31:09.

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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.