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

The driving distance from Ferrysburg, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.74 mi
02h 35m
Flight
137.72 mi
221.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.72 mi
Kilometers
221.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.74 mi
Kilometers
263.52 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Ferrysburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferrysburg
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferrysburg
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
Eagle
MI

Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Ferrysburg
81.8 mi
01h 17m
To Ann Arbor
82 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 174th Avenue

    890 ft · 25 sec · 174th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1968 ft · 60 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    933 ft · 21 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Savage Street

    1601 ft · 27 sec · Savage Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Savidge Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Savidge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Cleveland Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids

    1829 ft · 33 sec · Exit 9

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    50.8 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint

    1744 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferrysburg 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
94.4 mi · 58%
Exit 9
43.6 mi · 27%
US 23 South
14.5 mi · 9%
Cleveland Street
4.59 mi · 3%
West Savidge Street
2.02 mi · 1%
M 14 West
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Exit 9

Merge slight left

86.9 mi · 01h 33m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
137.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 17m from Ferrysburg
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ferrysburg 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 Ferrysburg to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Ferrysburg and 82 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferrysburg and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 137.72 mi (221.64 km).

Ferrysburg

#1 Ferrysburg

City in Michigan

Population3,022
Coordinates43.0844600, -86.2203300
Altitude181
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: 174th Avenue (-86.220773, 43.084456)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.87 L · about $21.80
Round trip
$43.59
11.56 gal · 43.74 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.80 $43.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.58 $49.16
Premium $4.65 $26.90 $53.80
Diesel $5.30 $30.66 $61.31

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 Ferrysburg and Ann Arbor. The current time is 00:47:52.

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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.