How far is Highland Park, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Highland Park, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Park and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Ann Arbor.
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Start on Gerald Street
14 m · 9 sec · Gerald Street
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
729 ft · 29 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Davison Service Road
81 m · 7 sec · Davison Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward M 8 West
1501 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Davison Freeway
1.1 km · 1 min · Davison Freeway
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Continue on West Davison Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Davison Street
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Continue on West Davison Avenue
2014 ft · 59 sec · West Davison Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96: Detroit, Lansing
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 Express: Lansing
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway (Express)
14.1 mi · 15 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
1.7 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 Highland Park and Ann Arbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Continue straight
17.5 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Highland Park and Mostly Cloudy near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Park to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Highland Park and 19.4 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Highland Park and Mostly Cloudy near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Ann Arbor station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 34.06 mi (54.81 km).
#1 Highland Park
Highland Park is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4055900, -83.0968700 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.27 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
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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