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

The driving distance from Butler, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
68.45 mi
01h 16m
Flight
59.55 mi
95.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.55 mi
Kilometers
95.83 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.45 mi
Kilometers
110.16 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sat, May 30, 3:41 PM EDT
Return by in Butler
Sat, May 30, 4:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butler
2026-05-30T14:25
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sat, May 30, 3:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Butler
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
Jackson
MI

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

From Butler
34.5 mi
00h 38m
To Ann Arbor
33.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clarendon Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Clarendon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South County Line Road

    3 mi · 6 min · South County Line Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto 25 Mile Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 25 Mile Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto M-99

    2.7 mi · 4 min · M-99

  5. 5

    Continue on South Hillsdale Street

    3217 ft · 56 sec · South Hillsdale Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsdale Street

    67 m · 5 sec · North Hillsdale Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto North Hillsdale Street

    92 m · 10 sec · North Hillsdale Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Leigh Street

    2713 ft · 37 sec · West Leigh Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 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 Butler 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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 51%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 14%
Homer-Concord Road
3.02 mi · 4%
I 94 Business
3.01 mi · 4%
South County Line Road
2.98 mi · 4%
M-60
2.87 mi · 4%
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
00h 38m from Butler
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Butler 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 Butler to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 34.5 miles from Butler and 33.9 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Butler 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 Butler and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 59.55 mi (95.83 km).

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#1 Butler

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,454
Coordinates42.0578200, -84.8652500
Altitude309
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: Clarendon Road (-84.865353, 42.05782)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $4.65 $11.22 $22.43
Diesel $5.30 $12.78 $25.57

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Butler and Ann Arbor. The current time is 14:25:26.

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.