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

The driving distance from Inland, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 355.5 miles (572.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
355.49 mi
05h 25m
Flight
280.39 mi
451.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.39 mi
Kilometers
451.25 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.49 mi
Kilometers
572.11 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 PM EDT
Return by in Inland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inland
2026-04-18T15:18
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Roscommon
MI

Village in the United States

From Inland
177.2 mi
02h 42m
To Ann Arbor
178.3 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.1 km · 4 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Batty Doe Lake Road

    1221 ft · 2 min · Batty Doe Lake Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Batty Doe Lake Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Batty Doe Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Inland Quarry Road

    4.6 mi · 18 min · Inland Quarry Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
135 mi · 38%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 27%
US 23
45.4 mi · 13%
Inland Quarry Road
4.63 mi · 1%
Batty Doe Lake Road
1.76 mi
M 14 West
1.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.1 mi
280.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscommon
02h 42m from Inland
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Inland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 355.5 miles (572.1 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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 177.2 miles from Inland and 178.3 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.1 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 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.33 one way or $94.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Inland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Roscommon

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

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

BUS

Manton, Michigan

63 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

70 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

75 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

86 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inland and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 280.39 mi (451.25 km).

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#1 Inland

Township in Benzie County, Michigan

Population2,126
Coordinates46.0380400, -85.8690000
Altitude204
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: (-85.864661, 46.034708)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.55 gal
47.49 L · about $47.33
Round trip
$94.65
25.1 gal · 94.98 L
Estimated CO2
111.5 kg one way
Round trip: 223.1 kg / 492 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.33 $94.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.38 $106.75
Premium $4.65 $58.41 $116.82
Diesel $5.30 $66.57 $133.13

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Inland and Ann Arbor. The current time is 15:18:06.

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.