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

The driving distance from Kimball, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 95.7 miles (154 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
95.67 mi
01h 36m
Flight
75.75 mi
121.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.75 mi
Kilometers
121.9 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.67 mi
Kilometers
153.96 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 26, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Kimball
Sun, Apr 26, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimball
2026-04-26T04:59
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 26, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimball
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
Center Line
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Kimball
47.8 mi
00h 48m
To Ann Arbor
47.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ditty Road

    13 m · 7 sec · Ditty Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dove Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Dove Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wadhams Road

    6.1 mi · 15 min · Wadhams Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1247 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    1647 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    26.8 mi · 29 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimball 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
33 mi · 34%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
26.8 mi · 28%
M 14
18.9 mi · 20%
Wadhams Road
6.08 mi · 6%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 6%
I 96 East
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

32.8 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Line
00h 48m from Kimball
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kimball and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.7 miles (154 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Center Line is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Kimball and 47.9 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kimball and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Center Line

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

10 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

14 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

15 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

15 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kimball and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 75.75 mi (121.9 km).

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#1 Kimball

Township in St.

Population9,285
Coordinates42.9480900, -82.5624200
Altitude194
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: Ditty Road (-82.56253, 42.948085)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.78 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.49
6.76 gal · 25.56 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.75 $25.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.38 $28.75
Premium $4.65 $15.73 $31.46
Diesel $5.30 $17.93 $35.86

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimball and Ann Arbor. The current time is 04:59:21.

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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.