How far is Douglas, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Douglas, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Ann Arbor.
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Start on South Main Street
43 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Center Street
1744 ft · 1 min · East Center Street
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Turn left onto South Blue Star Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Blue Star Highway
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Turn left onto 124th Avenue
4.8 mi · 7 min · 124th Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on 124th Avenue
8.1 mi · 11 min · 124th Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on Western Avenue
2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Cutler Street
879 ft · 15 sec · Cutler Street
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Turn right onto North Cedar Street
730 ft · 9 sec · North Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marshall Street
58 m · 3 sec · Marshall Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Marshall Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street
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Continue on Lincoln Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on West Allegan Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Allegan Street
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Continue on M-89
1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89
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Continue on Allegan Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue on Jackson Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on M 89
1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89
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Continue on East Richplain Drive
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive
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Continue on East C Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue
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Turn right onto North 32nd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street
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Turn left onto East D Avenue
2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue
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Continue on M 89
8 mi · 9 min · M 89
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Continue on M-89
1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue
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Continue on Hamblin Street
107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Continue on East Columbia Avenue
601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road
107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road
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Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
3011 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South State Street
1325 ft · 36 sec · 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 Douglas and Ann Arbor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Douglas 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 Douglas to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Brownlee Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Douglas and 95.1 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Brownlee Park
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 Brownlee Park.
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Albion station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 127.9 mi (205.83 km).
#1 Douglas
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,354 |
| Coordinates | 42.6433600, -86.2005900 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.88 | $49.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.23 | $54.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.03 | $62.06 |
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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