How far is Eaton Rapids, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?

The driving distance from Eaton Rapids, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
59.2 mi
01h 06m
Flight
49.36 mi
79.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.36 mi
Kilometers
79.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.2 mi
Kilometers
95.28 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Tue, May 26, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Eaton Rapids
Tue, May 26, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eaton Rapids
2026-05-26T11:34
Arrive Ann Arbor
Tue, May 26, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eaton Rapids
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
Leoni
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Eaton Rapids
29.5 mi
00h 33m
To Ann Arbor
29.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eaton Rapids and Ann Arbor.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    13 m · 8 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Clinton Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South Clinton Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Clinton Road

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Clinton Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94, US 127: Detroit

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

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

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

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

    3 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South 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 Eaton Rapids 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
33 mi · 56%
Clinton Road
16.7 mi · 28%
South Clinton Trail
4.87 mi · 8%
I 94 Business
3.01 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.16 mi · 2%
South State Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94

Take the ramp slight left toward I 94, US 127: Detroit

32.4 mi · 00h 35m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leoni
00h 33m from Eaton Rapids
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eaton Rapids 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 Eaton Rapids to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Eaton Rapids and 29.8 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eaton Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Leoni

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

11 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

40 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

43 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eaton Rapids and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 49.36 mi (79.43 km).

Eaton Rapids

#1 Eaton Rapids

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States

Population4,194
Coordinates42.5092000, -84.6558100
Altitude265
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: State Street (-84.655808, 42.5093)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.76
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.88 $15.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.89 $17.78
Premium $4.65 $9.73 $19.45
Diesel $5.30 $11.09 $22.17

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Eaton Rapids and Ann Arbor. The current time is 11:34:49.

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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.