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

The driving distance from Bingham, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 249.8 miles (402 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.77 mi
04h 02m
Flight
203.93 mi
328.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.93 mi
Kilometers
328.19 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.77 mi
Kilometers
401.97 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Bingham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bingham
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bingham
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sterling
MI

Human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America

From Bingham
125.5 mi
02h 01m
To Ann Arbor
124.3 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Bingham and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Bingham Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Bingham Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South West Bay Shore Drive

    7.7 mi · 11 min · South West Bay Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto South West Bay Shore Drive

    29 m · 6 sec · South West Bay Shore Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Grandview Parkway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Grandview Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Union Street

    2323 ft · 58 sec · North Union Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Eighth Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Eighth Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Munson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Munson Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on US 31 North

    3.8 mi · 6 min · US 31 North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East M 72

    1.2 km · 1 min · East M 72

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72

    35 m · 5 sec · East M 72

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East M 72

    2295 ft · 36 sec · East M 72

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72

    35 m · 1 sec · East M 72

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East M 72

    7.2 mi · 10 min · East M 72

  14. 14

    Continue on M-72 West

    7.7 mi · 11 min · M-72 West

  15. 15

    Continue on West Mile Road Northwest

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Mile Road Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Cedar Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto M-72 West

    23.3 mi · 32 min · M-72 West

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North James Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North James Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  24. 24

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bingham 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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
135 mi · 54%
US 23
45.4 mi · 18%
M-72 West
32.1 mi · 13%
East M 72
8.41 mi · 3%
South West Bay Shore Drive
7.71 mi · 3%
I 75 South
4.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
203.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
02h 01m from Bingham
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bingham 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 Bingham to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 249.8 miles (402 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Bingham and 124.3 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.22 one way or $66.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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

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

BUS

Tawas City, MI

46 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

49 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

67 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

113 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bingham and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 203.93 mi (328.19 km).

Bingham

#1 Bingham

Township in Leelanau County, Michigan

Population2,960
Coordinates44.8758300, -85.6742500
Altitude220
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: East Bingham Road (-85.674237, 44.875787)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.81 gal
33.36 L · about $33.22
Round trip
$66.45
17.62 gal · 66.72 L
Estimated CO2
78.3 kg one way
Round trip: 156.6 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.22 $66.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.47 $74.94
Premium $4.65 $41.00 $82.00
Diesel $5.30 $46.73 $93.46

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 Bingham and Ann Arbor. The current time is 06:46:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.