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

The driving distance from Grant, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 162.8 miles (262 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.78 mi
02h 36m
Flight
127.9 mi
205.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.9 mi
Kilometers
205.83 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.78 mi
Kilometers
261.97 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
Sat, Apr 11, 4:58 PM EDT
Return by in Grant
Sat, Apr 11, 7:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant
2026-04-11T14:21
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 11, 4:58 PM 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 Grant
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 Grant
80 mi
01h 18m
To Ann Arbor
82.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Maple Street

    2950 ft · 1 min · South Maple Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Mason Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mason Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on North Newaygo Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · North Newaygo Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue

    50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    50.8 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

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

    1744 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

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

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grant 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
71.3 mi · 44%
I 96 East
50.8 mi · 31%
US 23 South
14.5 mi · 9%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 8%
North Newaygo Road
4.19 mi · 3%
Mason Drive
2.42 mi · 1%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
127.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 18m from Grant
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grant and Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grant to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 162.8 miles (262 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Grant and 82.7 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grant and 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 Grant and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 127.9 mi (205.83 km).

Grant

#1 Grant

City in Newaygo County, Michigan, USA

Population900
Coordinates43.3361300, -85.8108800
Altitude254
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: South Maple Street (-85.810611, 43.336129)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.74 L · about $21.65
Round trip
$43.29
11.48 gal · 43.48 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.65 $43.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.41 $48.82
Premium $4.65 $26.71 $53.43
Diesel $5.30 $30.44 $60.89

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Grant and Ann Arbor. The current time is 14:21:29.

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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.