How far is Kinderhook, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Kinderhook, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kinderhook and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinderhook and Ann Arbor.
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Start on South Angola Road
10 m · 6 sec · South Angola Road
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Turn left onto East Copeland Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Copeland Road
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Take the ramp left
2498 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 60: Three Rivers, Jackson
2113 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto M-60
9.6 mi · 12 min · M-60
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Continue on West Leigh Street
1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street
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Continue on Homer-Concord Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road
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Turn slight right onto L Drive South
1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South
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Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road
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Continue on Homer Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road
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Continue on Spring Arbor Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Spring Arbor Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road
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Turn straight onto M-60
2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
2366 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
3011 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor
3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South State Street
1325 ft · 36 sec · South 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 Kinderhook and Ann Arbor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kinderhook 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 Kinderhook to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Spring Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Kinderhook and 45.6 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kinderhook and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Arbor
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 Spring Arbor.
Jackson station
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kinderhook and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 72.89 mi (117.31 km).
#1 Kinderhook
Township in Branch County, Michigan
| Population | 1,501 |
| Coordinates | 41.7967200, -85.0052400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.13 | $30.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.24 | $34.48 |
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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