How far is Escanaba, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Escanaba, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 419.6 miles (675.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.9 miles (468.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Otsego County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Escanaba and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Escanaba and Ann Arbor.
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Start on the route
33 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South 12th Street
61 m · 16 sec · South 12th Street
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Turn left onto Ludington Street
1951 ft · 60 sec · Ludington Street
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Turn right onto Stephenson Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Stephenson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
39 m · 3 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
3161 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
1.3 km · 1 min · North Lincoln Road
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Continue on US-2/US-41/M-35
46 mi · 55 min · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
45.4 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Depot Street
1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn right
36 m · 7 sec
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Continue on North State Street
3204 ft · 1 min · North 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 Escanaba and Ann Arbor.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Escanaba and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Escanaba to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 419.6 miles (675.3 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.4 miles from Escanaba and 210.2 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.9 miles (468.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.85 one way or $111.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Escanaba and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Otsego Lake
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 Otsego Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Escanaba and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 290.94 mi (468.23 km).
#1 Escanaba
City in Michigan
| Population | 3,366 |
| Coordinates | 45.7452500, -87.0645800 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 675 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 14m |
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 | $55.85 | $111.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.99 | $125.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $68.93 | $137.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $78.55 | $157.10 |
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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