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

The driving distance from Fremont, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
178.13 mi
02h 56m
Flight
138.49 mi
222.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.49 mi
Kilometers
222.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.13 mi
Kilometers
286.68 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Fremont
87.7 mi
01h 28m
To Ann Arbor
90.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSE
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 Fremont and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Darling Avenue

    43 m · 12 sec · North Darling Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    133 m · 19 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · South Warner Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 40 sec · West 128th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North Newaygo Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue

    50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    50.8 mi · 54 min

  20. 20

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

    1744 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

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

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Ann Arbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
71.3 mi · 40%
I 96 East
50.8 mi · 28%
US 23 South
14.5 mi · 8%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 7%
South Warner Avenue
8.21 mi · 5%
Bailey Road
4.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Alpine Avenue Northwest

Merge slight right

65.7 mi · 01h 10m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
138.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 28m from Fremont
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fremont 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 Fremont to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Fremont and 90.4 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 138.49 mi (222.88 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

City in Newaygo County in the U.

Population4,102
Coordinates43.4675200, -85.9420000
Altitude249
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: North Darling Avenue (-85.941697, 43.46752)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.79 L · about $23.68
Round trip
$47.36
12.56 gal · 47.58 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.68 $47.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.71 $53.42
Premium $4.65 $29.23 $58.45
Diesel $5.30 $33.31 $66.62

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 Fremont and Ann Arbor. The current time is 01:25:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.