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

The driving distance from Birmingham, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
43.1 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.8 mi
52.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.8 mi
Kilometers
52.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.1 mi
Kilometers
69.36 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-19T05:15
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
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
Plymouth
MI

City in Wayne County, in the U.

From Birmingham
21.6 mi
00h 25m
To Ann Arbor
21.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodward Avenue

    143 m · 15 sec · Woodward Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Brown Street

    3128 ft · 2 min · East Brown Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southfield Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Southfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    540 ft · 12 sec · West 11 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West

    1817 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Ann Arbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14
18.9 mi · 44%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
9.97 mi · 23%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 13%
Southfield Road
3.87 mi · 9%
I 96 East
1.22 mi · 3%
US 23 BUS
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

M 14

Merge slight left

16.5 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 25m from Birmingham
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Birmingham and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Birmingham and 21.6 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Birmingham and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

20 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

23 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

24 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

30 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 32.8 mi (52.78 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

City in Michigan

Population21,312
Coordinates42.5467000, -83.2113200
Altitude237
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 Maple Road (-83.211324, 42.546779)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.65 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.30 $8.06 $16.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Ann Arbor. The current time is 05:15:40.

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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.