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

The driving distance from Leoni, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.19 mi
00h 37m
Flight
27.11 mi
43.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.11 mi
Kilometers
43.63 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.19 mi
Kilometers
50.19 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Mon, May 4, 7:48 PM EDT
Return by in Leoni
Mon, May 4, 8:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leoni
2026-05-04T19:11
Arrive Ann Arbor
Mon, May 4, 7:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Leoni
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Leoni
14.2 mi
00h 18m
To Ann Arbor
17 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Michigan Avenue

    7.4 mi · 13 min · East Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Jackson Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Jackson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old US 12

    1734 ft · 34 sec · Old US 12

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Dertoit

    1884 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

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

    3011 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

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

    3 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1325 ft · 36 sec · South State Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
13.7 mi · 44%
East Michigan Avenue
7.41 mi · 24%
Jackson Road
3.21 mi · 10%
I 94 Business
3.01 mi · 10%
I 94
0.57 mi · 2%
Old US 12
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 18m from Leoni
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leoni and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Leoni and 17 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leoni and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leoni and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 27.11 mi (43.63 km).

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#1 Leoni

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

Population13,502
Coordinates42.2439200, -84.2691200
Altitude300
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 Michigan Avenue (-84.26912, 42.243921)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.30
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.15 $8.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.65 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $5.30 $5.83 $11.67

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Leoni and Ann Arbor. The current time is 19:11:01.

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.