How far is L'Anse, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?

The driving distance from L'Anse, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 506.1 miles (814.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 386.7 miles (622.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
506.11 mi
07h 59m
Flight
386.7 mi
622.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
386.7 mi
Kilometers
622.34 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
506.11 mi
Kilometers
814.5 km
Drive Time
07h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in L'Anse
Sat, Apr 18, 1:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave L'Anse
2026-04-17T21:46
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:59 PM to 3:29 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in L'Anse
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Aloha
MI

Township in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States

From L'Anse
253 mi
03h 59m
To Ann Arbor
253.1 mi
03h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between L'Anse and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between L'Anse and Ann Arbor.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Broad Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28

    35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28

    31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28

  11. 11

    Continue on Marquette Bypass

    1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    125 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Front Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28

  19. 19

    Turn left onto M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  20. 20

    Continue on West Munising Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street

    838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  22. 22

    Continue on M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  25. 25

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

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  27. 27

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

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  30. 30

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between L'Anse 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
35 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
2 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
135 mi · 27%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 19%
M-28
70.9 mi · 14%
US 23
45.4 mi · 9%
Palms Avenue
10.2 mi · 2%
US-41/M-28
3.79 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.4 mi
386.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aloha
03h 59m from L'Anse
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving L'Anse and Partly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from L'Anse to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 506.1 miles (814.5 km) and usually takes 07h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Aloha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 253 miles from L'Anse and 253.1 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 386.7 miles (622.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.35 one way or $134.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around L'Anse and Partly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Aloha

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

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

BUS

Cheboygan, MI

13 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

25 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

Alanson, MI

27 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

35 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between L'Anse and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 386.7 mi (622.34 km).

L'Anse

#1 L'Anse

City in and county seat of Baraga County, Michigan, United States

Population1,677
Coordinates46.7566000, -88.4529100
Altitude189
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: East Broad Street (-88.452949, 46.756575)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 815 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.86 gal
67.6 L · about $67.35
Round trip
$134.70
35.72 gal · 135.2 L
Estimated CO2
158.7 kg one way
Round trip: 317.4 kg / 700 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $67.35 $134.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $75.96 $151.92
Premium $4.65 $83.12 $166.24
Diesel $5.30 $94.73 $189.46

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 L'Anse and Ann Arbor. The current time is 21:46:34.

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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.