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

The driving distance from Lakeview, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.45 mi
01h 21m
Flight
75.16 mi
120.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.16 mi
Kilometers
120.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.45 mi
Kilometers
129.47 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Fri, Nov 6, 6:34 PM EST
Return by in Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 7:56 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeview
2026-11-06T17:12
Arrive Ann Arbor
Fri, Nov 6, 6:34 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeview
9:30 PM EST
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
Sandstone
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Lakeview
38.9 mi
00h 40m
To Ann Arbor
41.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South la Vista Boulevard

    19 m · 7 sec · South la Vista Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Columbia Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Ann Arbor

    3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South State Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeview 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 83%
West Columbia Avenue
3.94 mi · 5%
East Michigan Avenue
3.12 mi · 4%
I 94 Business
3.01 mi · 4%
I 94
0.57 mi · 1%
South State Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
00h 40m from Lakeview
Leave By
3:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakeview and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Lakeview to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Lakeview and 41.6 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.32 one way or $24.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lakeview and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

10 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

20 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

55 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 75.16 mi (120.96 km).

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#1 Lakeview

Lakeview is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.2983800, -85.2111000
Altitude285
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: South la Vista Boulevard (-85.211254, 42.298379)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.75 L · about $12.32
Round trip
$24.65
5.68 gal · 21.5 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $12.32 $24.65
Mid-grade $5.02 $14.26 $28.52
Premium $5.62 $15.96 $31.91
Diesel $6.61 $18.77 $37.53

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeview and Ann Arbor. The current time is 17:12:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.