How far is Big Prairie, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Big Prairie, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Prairie and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Prairie and Ann Arbor.
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Start on South Elm Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South Elm Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 36th Street
1811 ft · 35 sec · East 36th Street
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Continue on Con Pow Co
894 ft · 30 sec · Con Pow Co
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Continue on Hardy Dam
2650 ft · 2 min · Hardy Dam
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Continue on East 40th Street
146 m · 20 sec · East 40th Street
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Turn left onto Croton Hardy Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Croton Hardy Drive
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Continue on East 36th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East 36th Street
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Continue on Jefferson Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Jefferson Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
2504 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing
1009 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
50.8 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint
1744 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 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 Big Prairie and Ann Arbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96 East
Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Big Prairie 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 Big Prairie to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.9 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Big Prairie and 90.2 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
East Lansing station
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Owosso, MI
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Prairie and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 128.9 mi (207.45 km).
#1 Big Prairie
Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
| Population | 2,691 |
| Coordinates | 43.5186300, -85.6425500 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.98 | $47.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.73 | $67.47 |
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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