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

The driving distance from Clyde, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.31 mi
00h 41m
Flight
28.56 mi
45.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.56 mi
Kilometers
45.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.31 mi
Kilometers
56.83 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, May 7, 11:39 AM EDT
Return by in Clyde
Thu, May 7, 12:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clyde
2026-05-07T10:57
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, May 7, 11:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clyde
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Brighton
MI

Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

From Clyde
17.6 mi
00h 20m
To Ann Arbor
17.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W
Destination
54°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bishop

    142 m · 26 sec · Bishop

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Milford Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Milford Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Highland Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · West Highland Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    2108 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.9 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clyde 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 South
22.3 mi · 63%
West Highland Road
6.77 mi · 19%
North Milford Road
2.71 mi · 8%
M 14 West
1.52 mi · 4%
US 23 BUS
0.91 mi · 3%
North State Street
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 South

Merge slight left

21.9 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 20m from Clyde
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Clyde 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 Clyde to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Clyde and 17.6 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Clyde and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

42 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

48 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clyde and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 28.56 mi (45.96 km).

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#1 Clyde

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population5,435
Coordinates42.6808600, -83.6180000
Altitude315
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: Bishop (-83.618, 42.68086)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Clyde and Ann Arbor. The current time is 10:57:44.

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.