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

The driving distance from London, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.64 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.96 mi
30.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.96 mi
Kilometers
30.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.64 mi
Kilometers
34.82 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sat, May 30, 4:03 PM EDT
Return by in London
Sat, May 30, 4:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave London
2026-05-30T15:34
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sat, May 30, 4:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in London
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Milan
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From London
10.8 mi
00h 14m
To Ann Arbor
10.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ostrander Road

    13 m · 6 sec · Ostrander Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    5.3 mi · 12 min · Plank Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 23 North: Flint

    2271 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 Business, US 23 Business: Ann Arbor

    3.4 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    67 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Geddes Avenue

    791 ft · 24 sec · Geddes Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North University Avenue

    1367 ft · 49 sec · North University Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Street

    113 m · 11 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 London 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
12.4 mi · 57%
Plank Road
5.31 mi · 25%
I 94 Business
3.37 mi · 16%
North University Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
Geddes Avenue
0.15 mi · 1%
South State Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

12 mi · 00h 13m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
00h 14m from London
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving London 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 London to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from London and 10.8 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milan

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

47 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

51 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between London and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 18.96 mi (30.51 km).

London

#1 London

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population2,919
Coordinates42.0200400, -83.6132700
Altitude203
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: Ostrander Road (-83.613264, 42.019977)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between London and Ann Arbor. The current time is 15:34:11.

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.