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

The driving distance from Ganges, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
150.04 mi
02h 36m
Flight
127.62 mi
205.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.62 mi
Kilometers
205.39 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.04 mi
Kilometers
241.47 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Ganges
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ganges
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ganges
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
Marshall
MI

City in the U.

From Ganges
68.9 mi
01h 18m
To Ann Arbor
81.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 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 Ganges and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blue Star Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 118th Avenue

    12.2 mi · 17 min · 118th Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Monroe Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Road

    3078 ft · 40 sec · Lincoln Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Cutler Street

    879 ft · 15 sec · Cutler Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Cedar Street

    730 ft · 9 sec · North Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marshall Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Marshall Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshall Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Allegan Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Allegan Street

  12. 12

    Continue on M-89

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89

  13. 13

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  17. 17

    Continue on East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  22. 22

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  23. 23

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  34. 34

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

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  35. 35

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

    3 mi · 7 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South State Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ganges 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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 45%
118th Avenue
12.2 mi · 8%
M 89
9.01 mi · 6%
Lincoln Road
8.19 mi · 5%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 4%
Monroe Road
5.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshall
01h 18m from Ganges
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ganges 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 Ganges to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Ganges and 81.2 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marshall

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

17 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

19 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

46 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

51 mi away
459 North Burdick St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ganges and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 127.62 mi (205.39 km).

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#1 Ganges

Township of Michigan

Population2,689
Coordinates42.5769700, -86.2103100
Altitude201
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: Blue Star Highway (-86.210371, 42.576968)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.04 L · about $19.95
Round trip
$39.90
10.58 gal · 40.08 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.95 $39.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.50 $45.00
Premium $4.65 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $5.30 $28.06 $56.12

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 Ganges and Ann Arbor. The current time is 00:44:41.

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.