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

The driving distance from Lawton, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.78 mi
01h 57m
Flight
108.03 mi
173.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.03 mi
Kilometers
173.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.78 mi
Kilometers
186.33 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sun, May 31, 11:52 AM EDT
Return by in Lawton
Sun, May 31, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-05-31T09:55
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sun, May 31, 11:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marengo
MI

Township in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Lawton
57.5 mi
00h 58m
To Ann Arbor
58.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Franklin Street

    77 m · 11 sec · South Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Third

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Third

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 358

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road 358

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 26th Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 26th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Robinson Avenue

    41 m · 9 sec · Robinson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Glidden Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Glidden Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Avenue

    1172 ft · 33 sec · Front Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    20 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    104.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

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

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

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

    3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South State Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Ann Arbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
105 mi · 91%
I 94 Business
3.01 mi · 3%
26th Street
2.4 mi · 2%
County Road 358
1.5 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.83 mi · 1%
East Third
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
00h 58m from Lawton
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lawton and Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Lawton and 58.3 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

8 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

28 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

37 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

58 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 108.03 mi (173.85 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

Village in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States

Population1,796
Coordinates42.1672600, -85.8469500
Altitude241
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 Franklin Street (-85.847123, 42.167259)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.85
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.42 $30.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.39 $34.79
Premium $4.65 $19.03 $38.07
Diesel $5.30 $21.69 $43.39

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Ann Arbor. The current time is 09:55:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.