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

The driving distance from Hudsonville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
142.73 mi
02h 09m
Flight
115.59 mi
186.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.59 mi
Kilometers
186.02 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.73 mi
Kilometers
229.7 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 12, 6:02 PM EDT
Return by in Hudsonville
Sun, Apr 12, 8:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudsonville
2026-04-12T15:52
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 12, 6:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudsonville
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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Hudsonville
71.3 mi
01h 04m
To Ann Arbor
71.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Van Buren Street

    685 ft · 28 sec · Van Buren Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue

    118 m · 13 sec · Elm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    148 m · 24 sec · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Balsam Drive

    712 ft · 21 sec · Balsam Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on 32nd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · 32nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 196 East: Grand Rapids

    2349 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6 East: Lansing

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

    18.4 mi · 20 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    50.8 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

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

    1744 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

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

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudsonville and Ann Arbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
50.8 mi · 36%
I-96 East
50.7 mi · 36%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.4 mi · 13%
US 23 South
14.5 mi · 10%
32nd Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
M 14 West
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

50.8 mi · 00h 54m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
115.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 04m from Hudsonville
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hudsonville and Slight Chance Light Rain near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Hudsonville and 71.5 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hudsonville and Slight Chance Light Rain near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudsonville and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 115.59 mi (186.02 km).

Hudsonville

#1 Hudsonville

City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States

Population7,391
Coordinates42.8708600, -85.8650400
Altitude193
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: Van Buren Street (-85.86504, 42.870889)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.07 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.14 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudsonville and Ann Arbor. The current time is 15:52:23.

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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.