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

The driving distance from Burlington, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.53 mi
01h 23m
Flight
69.54 mi
111.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.54 mi
Kilometers
111.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.53 mi
Kilometers
119.95 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Tue, Nov 10, 9:19 PM EST
Return by in Burlington
Tue, Nov 10, 10:43 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-11-10T19:55
Arrive Ann Arbor
Tue, Nov 10, 9:19 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM EST
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
Jackson
MI

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

From Burlington
37.2 mi
00h 42m
To Ann Arbor
37.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Leroy Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Leroy Street

  2. 2

    Continue on M-60

    13.3 mi · 17 min · M-60

  3. 3

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

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

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

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

    3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 47%
M-60
16.2 mi · 22%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 13%
Homer-Concord Road
3.02 mi · 4%
I 94 Business
3.01 mi · 4%
Homer Road
2.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
00h 42m from Burlington
Leave By
3:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Burlington and 37.3 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

29 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

54 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 69.54 mi (111.92 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

Village in Michigan, United States

Population277
Coordinates42.1067100, -85.0797000
Altitude285
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: West Leroy Street (-85.0797, 42.106629)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $10.89
Round trip
$21.79
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $10.89 $21.79
Mid-grade $4.81 $12.65 $25.30
Premium $5.41 $14.22 $28.45
Diesel $6.50 $17.10 $34.19

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Ann Arbor. The current time is 19:55:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.