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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Darling Avenue
43 m · 12 sec · North Darling Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
133 m · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue
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Continue on South Warner Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue
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Continue on South Warner Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · South Warner Avenue
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Continue on West 118th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street
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Continue on Luce Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue
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Continue on West 128th Street
2443 ft · 40 sec · West 128th Street
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Turn right onto Alger Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue
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Continue on Squires Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road
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Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road
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Turn right onto North Newaygo Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Newaygo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue
50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue
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Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
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Take the exit left
1955 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
50.8 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint
1744 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 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 Fremont and Ann Arbor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portland.
East Lansing station
Rockford, Michigan
Owosso, MI
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 138.49 mi (222.88 km).
#1 Fremont
City in Newaygo County in the U.
| Population | 4,102 |
| Coordinates | 43.4675200, -85.9420000 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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