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

The driving distance from Lakeview, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.1 mi
02h 23m
Flight
112.03 mi
180.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.03 mi
Kilometers
180.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.1 mi
Kilometers
235.13 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Fri, Nov 6, 7:36 PM EST
Return by in Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 9:59 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, 7:36 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:42 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
DeWitt
MI

City in Michigan

From Lakeview
72.9 mi
01h 11m
To Ann Arbor
73.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 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 Faith Drive

    30 m · 9 sec · Faith Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2098 ft · 2 min · East North Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue

    115 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    112 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Lincoln Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Greenville Road

    1542 ft · 44 sec · Greenville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Howard City Edmore Road

    11 mi · 15 min · Howard City Edmore Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road

    960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Monroe Road

    2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Monroe Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · West Monroe Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 SOUTH: Lansing

    2340 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    54.1 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    40 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

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

    1744 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

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

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  25. 25

    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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 127 SOUTH
54.5 mi · 37%
I 96 East
40.8 mi · 28%
US 23 South
14.5 mi · 10%
Howard City Edmore Road
11 mi · 8%
Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
9.08 mi · 6%
West Monroe Road
8.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 127 SOUTH

Merge slight left

54.1 mi · 00h 57m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DeWitt
01h 11m from Lakeview
Leave By
1:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy 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 146.1 miles (235.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

DeWitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Lakeview and 73.1 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.39 one way or $44.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near DeWitt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

48 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

68 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 112.03 mi (180.3 km).

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#1 Lakeview

Lakeview is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.4464200, -85.2742000
Altitude291
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: Faith Drive (-85.274381, 43.446422)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.52 L · about $22.39
Round trip
$44.78
10.32 gal · 39.04 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $22.39 $44.78
Mid-grade $5.02 $25.91 $51.82
Premium $5.62 $28.99 $57.98
Diesel $6.61 $34.10 $68.19

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 17:12:20.

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.