How far is Homestead, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Homestead, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 350.3 miles (563.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homestead and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homestead and Ann Arbor.
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Start on South Homestead Road
8.2 mi · 32 min · South Homestead Road
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Continue on East 6 Mile Road
2213 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road
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Continue on East 6 Mile Road
3197 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road
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Keep slight right to continue on South Westshore Drive
4.9 mi · 19 min · South Westshore Drive
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Turn left onto East 1 1/2 Mile Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · East 1 1/2 Mile Road
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Continue on Sugar Island Ferry
1251 ft · 5 min · Sugar Island Ferry
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Continue on Sugar Island Ferry Access
146 m · 14 sec · Sugar Island Ferry Access
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1861 ft · 45 sec · Riverside Drive
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Continue on East Portage Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Portage Avenue
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Turn left onto Ord Street
1006 ft · 28 sec · Ord Street
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Continue on East Easterday Avenue
2105 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Easterday Avenue
2127 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue
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Turn left onto East Easterday Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Easterday Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1141 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
144.5 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
45.4 mi · 49 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 Homestead and Ann Arbor.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Easterday Avenue
Merge slight left
144 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers leaving Homestead and Widespread Frost near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homestead to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 350.3 miles (563.8 km) and usually takes 05h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roscommon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.2 miles from Homestead and 176.1 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.61 one way or $93.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Rain Showers around Homestead and Widespread Frost near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Roscommon
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 Roscommon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homestead and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 281.19 mi (452.53 km).
#1 Homestead
Township in Chippewa County, Michigan
| Population | 2,408 |
| Coordinates | 46.3380700, -84.1225300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $46.61 | $93.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.57 | $105.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.52 | $115.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.56 | $131.11 |
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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