How far is Detroit Beach, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit Beach, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Wayne County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit Beach and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit Beach and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Navarre Boulevard
35 m · 8 sec · Navarre Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bronson Street
26 m · 7 sec · Bronson Street
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1077 ft · 48 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Boulevard
1256 ft · 1 min · Grand Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dixie Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Detroit
2277 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Flint
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
16.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Ann Arbor, Chicago
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Ann Arbor, Chicago
2243 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Ann Arbor, Chicago
2362 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
14.5 mi · 16 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward State Street
1829 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto South State Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit Beach and Ann Arbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 275 North
Continue straight
16.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit Beach to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Romulus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Detroit Beach and 21.3 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Romulus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Romulus.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Ann Arbor station
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit Beach and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 31.99 mi (51.48 km).
#1 Detroit Beach
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 2,087 |
| Coordinates | 41.9311600, -83.3268800 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ann Arbor
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
| Population | 119,280 |
| Coordinates | 42.2775600, -83.7408800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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