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

The driving distance from Eckford, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
65.52 mi
01h 11m
Flight
57.81 mi
93.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.81 mi
Kilometers
93.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.52 mi
Kilometers
105.44 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Eckford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eckford
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eckford
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
Michigan Center
MI

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan

From Eckford
31.5 mi
00h 35m
To Ann Arbor
34.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 22 1/2 Mile Road

    137 m · 12 sec · 22 1/2 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Continue on 22 Mile Road

    2706 ft · 1 min · 22 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto E Drive South

    1.4 mi · 3 min · E Drive South

  4. 4

    Continue on F Drive South

    4.6 mi · 11 min · F Drive South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 28 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 28 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Superior Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Superior Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Eaton Rapids Road

    1041 ft · 19 sec · Eaton Rapids Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    47 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

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

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

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

    3 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eckford 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
47 mi · 72%
F Drive South
4.55 mi · 7%
I 94 Business
3.01 mi · 5%
East Michigan Avenue
2.46 mi · 4%
28 Mile Road
1.99 mi · 3%
E Drive South
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit

47 mi · 00h 51m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Michigan Center
00h 35m from Eckford
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eckford 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 Eckford to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Michigan Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Eckford and 34.1 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eckford and Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Michigan Center

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

6 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

35 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

48 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 Eckford and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 57.81 mi (93.03 km).

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#1 Eckford

City in Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,252
Coordinates42.2019900, -84.8663600
Altitude289
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: 22 1/2 Mile Road (-84.866338, 42.201998)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.75 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.5 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.82 $19.65
Premium $4.65 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.30 $12.25 $24.50

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eckford and Ann Arbor. The current time is 22:57:14.

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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.